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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