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Howland, Marie; Miller, Ted – Rural Development Perspectives, 1988
Describes funding of rural economic development by the Urban Development Action Grants program, 1978-88. Examines program operation, distribution of funds by region and industry, and costs per job created. Suggests that capital subsidy programs that require substantial investment by recipient firms can effectively stimulate rural growth. (SV)
Descriptors: Categorical Aid, Community Development, Economic Development, Federal Aid
Reid, J. Norman – Rural Development Perspectives, 1999
Describes rural implementation of the Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Communities program, which combines flexible long-term financing with strategic planning and performance benchmarking to empower impoverished communities to address structural problems comprehensively. Impressive 3-year results include job creation; improved community services;…
Descriptors: Community Control, Community Development, Community Planning, Federal Aid
