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Spring, William; And Others – New York Times Magazine, 1972
Presents findings from 1970 Census Bureau surveys in 51 urban areas, which findings should lead to better solutions to underemployment. (DM)
Descriptors: Census Figures, Disadvantaged, Economic Development, Income
Peer reviewedSwetnam, John J. – Human Organization, 1980
Data on a commercial and an agricultural Guatemalan population indicates most peasants derive income from both agricultural and nonagricultural sources. While disguised employment does not utilize labor at its most efficient level, development projects should complement traditional economic activities and recognize that diversion of peasant labor…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Case Studies, Developing Nations, Dropouts
