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Author Cromartie, John, author.

Title Factors affecting former residents' returning to rural communities / John Cromartie ; Christiane von Reichert ; and Ryan Arthun.

Imprint [Washington, D.C.] : United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, [2015]

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Axe Federal Documents Online  A 93.73:185    ---  Available
Description 1 online resource (30 pages) : color illustrations.
text txt rdacontent
computer c rdamedia
online resource cr rdacarrier
Series Economic research report ; number 185
Economic research report (United States. Department of Agriculture. Economic Research Service) ; no. 185.
Note "May 2015."
Title from title screen (viewed on June 5, 2015).
Summary Throughout rural America, especially in remote areas lacking scenic landscapes, hundreds of communities face the difficult challenge of adjusting economically and socially to dwindling populations. High school graduates leave for college, good-paying jobs, the military, or simply to see the world, and only a small number return. However, those who do return often bring spouses and young children back with them, along with education and skills gained elsewhere. This study reports on the factors that influence decisions to move back to rural areas and the impacts that return migrants make on home communities. Interviews at high school reunions show that limited rural employment opportunities are barriers for those considering a move back home. Those who do return find ways to secure employment, but are primarily motivated by family considerations. Return migrants use skills and experiences acquired elsewhere, and their commitment to their places of origin, to start businesses, fill professional positions, and take on leadership roles in ways that uniquely impact rural communities.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 28-30).
Subject Rural-urban migration -- United States.
Urban-rural migration -- United States.
Rural population -- United States.
Internal migrants -- United States.
Internal migrants. (OCoLC)fst01742138
Rural population. (OCoLC)fst01101774
Rural-urban migration. (OCoLC)fst01101940
Urban-rural migration. (OCoLC)fst01162715
United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
Added Author Von Reichert, Christiane, author.
Arthun, Ryan, author.
United States. Department of Agriculture. Economic Research Service, issuing body.
Gpo Item No. 0042-V (online)
Sudoc No. A 93.73:185

 
    
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