Rural economics is the study of rural economies. Rural economies include both agricultural and non-agricultural industries, so rural economics has broader concerns than agricultural economics which focus more on food systems. [1] . Rural development [2] and finance [3] attempt to solve larger challenges within rural economics.

Jan 8, 2025 · Rural economic and demographic changes are closely linked; both are essential to understanding whether diverse rural areas are prospering or in distress, and how underlying factors such as education affect the well-being of rural communities. These trends vary widely across rural America.

Jan 29, 2025 · This report looks at recent population trends, the changing structure of economic sectors, the labor force, and job growth in rural areas.

Mar 11, 2025 · ERS research in this topic area focuses on the economic, social, spatial, temporal, and demographic factors that affect the poverty status of rural residents.

A 'Rural Economy' refers to the economic activities and financial systems that exist in rural areas, including factors such as rural wages, job availability, and housing access, all of which are interconnected and impact the overall economic development of rural regions.

Dec 12, 2024 · Strong dollar, trade policy and South American crops to hobble U.S. exports. Rising margins fuel livestock growth. Record investment in dairy will continue to grow the category. Health and nutrition take center stage in 2025.

Oct 31, 2024 · Rural America has extremes, from persistently high-poverty areas to thriving ones. There are challenges in housing, labor, and access to federal resources, but there is also growth in...

Oct 12, 2023 · Using equity as an analytical tool allows us to explore these intersections of place, race, and class in how rural people are able to access economic opportunity in the U.S. It helps us understand that the current economic disparities faced …

Today’s rural economy has diversified substantially since 1970. Table 1 shows that manufacturing, government, services, and wholesale and retail trade are important sources of employment for rural America.

Jan 10, 2025 · In this analysis, I look at three indicators of economic performance in rural counties: population growth, GDP, and employment. A complex economic picture of rural America emerges that defies simple narratives of success or decline.