The Service Sector and Rural America: Issues for Public Policy and Topics for Research,
Abstract
Both nationally and in rural America, the service sector is the fastest growing sector in the economy. It is also the least understood, which is unfortunate because its role in creating jobs and enhancing the quality of life may make it a prime component of rural development policies. Other essays in this volume consider specific service industries (such as health, education, and government); we therefore cast a broader net here, examining trends and background concepts that are common among service industries and that distinguish the service sector from the rest of the economy. Next we raise issues underlying the service sector's rural roles. If (as is likely) the service sector continues to grow, how may rural economies and other aspects of rural life be affected? What problems, opportunities, and choices does this pose for government decisionmakers? Finally, we explore how changing service technologies and transport cost may influence rural access to services. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA095430
Entities
People
- Mark David Menchik
Organizations
- RAND Corporation