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| Rank, Mark R. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedHirschl, Thomas A.; Rank, Mark R. – Social Forces, 1991
Despite having higher poverty rates, higher unemployment, and lower educational attainment, rural counties have lower welfare participation rates than urban counties. Analysis of all U.S. counties indicates that population density is a major factor linking to high welfare participation. Contains 30 references. (SV)
Descriptors: Population Distribution, Poverty, Rural Urban Differences, Welfare Recipients
