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Martin, Kenneth E.; Luloff, A. E. – Journal of the Community Development Society, 1988
Discusses the value of a state rural policy center and identifies seven policy program areas. Presents the role of community development practitioners in contributing to the development of rural policy initiatives and implications for initiative development. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Development, Economic Development, Policy Formation

And Others; Smith, Eldon D. – Journal of the Community Development Society, 1980
Information from a two-state statistical study provides a basis for evaluating the effectiveness of community programs to attract industry, plant site development, industrial bond financing, and improved support to schools. A linear probability model is used to estimate chances of success of such efforts. (JOW)
Descriptors: Community Development, Cost Effectiveness, Dropouts, Economic Development

Fliegel, Frederick C.; Sofranko, Andrew J. – Journal of the Community Development Society, 1980
Compares the attitudes of newcomers to rural areas from cities with those of rural newcomers and rural residents on several growth and development issues. The research suggests that rural newcomers may be more likely to function as advocates of change in a local situation than former urbanites. (Author/CT)
Descriptors: Change Agents, Community Development, Dropouts, Economic Development