The American Midwest: Managing Change in Rural Transition: Managing Change in Rural Transition

The rural Midwest is undergoing major changes as its basic industries, agriculture and manufacturing, are experiencing competition from aborad, and many remote counties are experiencing out-migration. Written for both the student and policymaker, The American Midwest describes major socioeconomic trends in rural areas with leading authorities exploring innovative approaches to address these issues. This book examines the major demographic and employment trends in the rural Midwestern states with special attention paid to the issues that state and local policymakers must address in the near future. The experts suggest opportunities that may be available to local rural leaders that include technology, technology management, and entrepreneurship programs. Book jacket.

Norman Walzer is a professor of economics and director of the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs at Western Illinois University, an agency responsible for working with local government, community, and business leaders to solve rural concerns