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Peer reviewedHughes, David W.; Weber, Bruce A. – Journal of the Community Development Society, 1995
A survey of 76 agricultural economics departments received 57 replies indicating that 25 departments teach 35 courses in rural economics/development; 10 years ago, 31 departments taught 44 courses. Slow enrollment growth and emphasis shifts were possible causes. More attention is now paid to community economics and less to social issues and…
Descriptors: Course Content, Declining Enrollment, Departments, Educational Trends
Peer reviewedFliegel, 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
