Persistently poor, left-behind and chronically disconnected

Kenan Fikri

Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society, 2024, vol. 17, issue 1, 249-258

Abstract: This article explores the extent to which persistent poverty areas represent a compelling sub-category of left-behind areas. It asks why places collectively tend to have a much harder time climbing out of poverty than people do individually, and it explores three ways in which places struggling with persistent poverty exhibit disconnection from the broader economy: commuting patterns, social networks and job growth. The concept of disconnection can partially explain why the challenges of persistent poverty or being ‘left-behind’ tend not to resolve themselves naturally. The concept also provides direction for a policy agenda centred around restoring social and economic ties that have deteriorated over time.

Keywords: persistent poverty; neighbourhood poverty; geographic inequality; economic development; social capital; cities; rural development; public policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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