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Human capital and the challenge of persistent poverty in Appalachia
Abstract: Recent research suggests that investments in education may provide the key to reducing persistent poverty in regions such as Appalachia. A look at some trends in poverty and educational attainment in Appalachia over the past two decades confirms that the two are strongly related.
Keywords: Education - Appalachia; Poverty - Appalachia;
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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Part of Series: Economic Commentary
Publication Date: 2007
Issue: Feb
Order Number: 1