The text describes the lives and welfare of the Chicanos as affected by development in rural economy; particularly in the Southwest, where they have their highest population concentration. The study does not seek to perpetuate the myth that Chicanos as a group are tied intrinsically to rural sections; most are not. Nonetheless, many still are, and…

EFFORTS TO ELIMINATE NEGRO POVERTY MUST BE UNDERTAKEN WITHIN A FAVORABLE OVERALL ECONOMIC CLIMATE, AND THE CURRENT CLIMATE IS NOT FAVORABLE BECAUSE MANPOWER AND PLANT CAPACITY ARE NOT FULLY UTILIZED. SUCH FACTORS AS LIMITED JOBS, EXAGGERATED JOB REQUIREMENTS, LOWER EARNING CAPACITY, DURATION OF UNEMPLOYMENT, FLUCTUATIONS OF THE BUSINESS CYCLE, AND…