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Executive Summary Through Conclusions (200 KB)
Executive Summary
I. Introduction
II. Overview of Economic Policies in the Appalachian Region Since 1960
III. The ARC Distressed Counties Program
IV. Analysis of Economic Distress in Appalachia: 1960 to 1990
V. Conclusions
VI. Appendix A: ARC Distressed Counties by Year (39 KB)
VII. Appendix B: Maps
Appendix C through Bibliography (100 KB)
VIII. Appendix C: Research Methodology
IX. Appendix D: Information About Data Used in This Analysis
Bibliography
Prepared by:
Lawrence E. Wood, Penn State Department of Geography
Gregory A. Bischak, Ph.D., ARC Senior Economist
Prepared for:
Appalachian Regional Commission
Washington, DC
The views expressed in this report are those of the authors and do not reflect the views of the Appalachian Regional Commission.
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