Evaluating the Economic Structure of a Rural Area - Softcover

Demonstration Of An Input-Output Analysis

 
9781390360394: Evaluating the Economic Structure of a Rural Area

Synopsis

This book analyzes Asheville, NC, specifically the industries, employment, income, and population trends. It provides an in-depth look at the economic disparities that have developed throughout the decades and what impact this has had on residents. The author utilizes 1960s-era data to support arguments on how national economic trends influenced the industries that thrived and declined locally. The author also takes aim at occupational and industrial composition, arguing that the persistent presence of low-wage sectors and nationally declining industries in this North Carolina city are key factors in its persistent low per capita and median income when compared to the country as a whole. This book will be of great interest to economists, particularly those specializing in regional economics, economic sociology, and labor economics.

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