Poverty in Rural Areas of the United States

Alan R. Bird

No 307284, Agricultural Economic Reports from United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service

Abstract: Excerpts from the report Highlights: Because of the complex nature of poverty in rural areas and its prevalence among a large proportion of the population, those concerned with anti-poverty programs must take many factors into consideration. Two general types of programs seem to be needed. These are programs to raise the economic status of individual families and those to develop, consolidate, or otherwise upgrade public services such as schools,, hospitals, roads, and water supplies. Programs to assist families should complement one another to a considerable extent. These programs may be of three types: (1) programs to provide education, training, and employment opportunities mainly for persons under 45 years of age; (2) programs to develop local employment opportunities for the relatively unskilled, particularly for family heads 45 years of age or older; and (3) welfare programs, including housing, geared primarily to the needs of older people, invalids, and perhaps families headed by women.

Keywords: Agricultural and Food Policy; Community/Rural/Urban Development; Food Security and Poverty (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 49
Date: 1964-11
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.307284

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