The Appalachian Region: A Data Overview from the 2008-2012 American Community Survey

This study examines state- and county-level data on population, age, race and ethnicity, housing occupancy and housing tenure, education, labor force, employment and unemployment, income and poverty, health insurance coverage, disability status, migration…

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Entrepreneurial Appalachia: Case Studies in Evolving Economic Sectors

This report summarizes entrepreneurial opportunities in the energy, health, manufacturing and local food sectors, and examines innovative projects that demonstrate multiple benefits to Appalachian communities.

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Household Wealth and Financial Security in Appalachia

This report analyzes the effects of the recent recession on household wealth and economic well-being in Appalachia and assesses whether the Region has been disproportionately affected by the economic downturn.

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Access to Capital and Credit in Appalachia and the Impact of the Financial Crisis and Recession on Commercial Lending and Finance in the Region

This study examines recent trends in the availability of capital and credit for small businesses in the Appalachian Region, compares financial conditions in 2010 with those in 2007, and assesses the impact of strategies to address capital gaps.

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The Appalachian Region: A Data Overview from the 2007-2011 American Community Survey

This study examines state- and county-level data on population, age, race and ethnicity, housing occupancy and housing tenure, education, labor force, employment and unemployment, income and poverty, and migration patterns for the 13 Appalachian states.

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Health Care Costs and Access Disparities in Appalachia

This report describes the relative availability of health care resources, level of health insurance coverage and cost of providing health services in the Appalachian Region compared with the rest of the United States.

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An Analysis of Oral Health Disparities and Access to Services in the Appalachian Region

This study analyzes disparities in oral health status and access to oral health care in the Appalachian Region, and examines relationships between oral health disparities and socioeconomic status indicators.

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Strategies for Economic Improvement in Appalachia’s Distressed Rural Counties

This report provides an understanding of the challenges confronting economic and community development efforts in rural Appalachian communities and explains the ways local governments, agencies, and community organizations plan and respond to challenging…

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Assessing the Landscape of Local Food in Appalachia

This report examines the burgeoning local food movement in the Appalachian Region, describes best practices, and analyzes gaps and opportunities for expanding this sector of the economy.

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The Appalachian Region: A Data Overview from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey

This study examines state- and county-level data on population, age, race and ethnicity, housing occupancy and housing tenure, education, labor force, employment and unemployment, income and poverty, and migration patterns for the 13 Appalachian states.

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Planning and Financing Energy Efficient Infrastructure in Appalachia

This study describes the benefits of capturing energy efficiency in public infrastructure, identifies best practices in energy conservation being implemented by communities in or near the Appalachian Region, and documents costs and financial returns.

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Energy Workforce Trends and Training Needs in Appalachia

This study uses national data to project future supply and demand for occupations associated with the energy industry in Appalachia, and the number of people enrolled in and graduating from programs in the Region’s institutions of higher education.

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Economic Impact of Energy and Environmental Policy in Appalachia

This report presents an analysis of the potential economic impact for Appalachia of federal, state, and local energy policies.

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Appalachian Region Employment Report 2011

Data reports and charts on employment in the Appalachian Region.

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Appalachian Region Income Report 2011

Data reports and charts on income in the Appalachian Region…

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