Rural and Regional Development
We study rural America’s economic development, including agriculture’s role in regional growth, government involvement at all levels, quantitative impact analysis, and spatial dynamics such as housing, transportation, and labor markets. Faculty and students also examine food and energy insecurity, the effects of food assistance programs, targeting of social support, and the local and regional impacts of rural policies and interventions.
Students have the opportunity to work on cross-disciplinary projects and partner with numerous private-sector professionals and organizations.
