Persistent Poverty Dynamics: Understanding Poverty Trends Over 50 Years
High and persistent poverty is an enduring characteristic of many U.S. counties. More than one in five (23 percent) U.S. counties had poverty rates of
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High and persistent poverty is an enduring characteristic of many U.S. counties. More than one in five (23 percent) U.S. counties had poverty rates of
This presentation views rural poverty as well as rural economic and structural challenges. It also looks into reframing the rural/urban dialectic. Presented by Charles W.
Bruce Weber, Thomas Johnson, and Matthew Fannin were key contributors and editors for the book Rural Wealth Creation (2014), which proposes a conceptual framework for
This document discusses a policy perspective which reflects the most critical dynamics to be addressed, to lesson the comparative disadvantage to rural people and places.
This presentation discusses RUPRI Center’s Work on Marketplaces and Insurance coverage as well as variations in premium and cost. Presentation by Timothy D. McBride, Abigail
This presentation touches on rural health context as well as transfer of financial risk. It will also discuss redefine, redesign and a toolbox for value.
These two policy documents from 2010 and 2014 take a first and second look at the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Presented by the Rural Policy Research Institute Health Panel: Keith Mueller, PhD; Timothy McBride, PhD; Andrew Coburn, PhD. At the Annual Meeting of the National
This presentation explores rural and urban definitions and what makes an area rural/urban. It also discusses population dynamics and challenges in rural and urban areas.
Presented by Charles W. Fluharty (President and CEO, Rural Policy Research Institute) at The New River Valley Planning District Commission Annual Dinner on March 12,
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