| Recreation, Tourism, and Rural Well-Being Contributor(s): Reeder, Richard (Author), Brown, Dennis (Author), Economic Research Service (Ers), United (Created by) |
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ISBN: 1249208696 ISBN-13: 9781249208693 Publisher: Bibliogov OUR PRICE: $14.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2012 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Political Science |
| Physical Information: 0.09" H x 7.44" W x 9.69" (0.21 lbs) 42 pages |
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| Publisher Description: The promotion of recreation and tourism has been both praised and criticized as a rural development strategy. This study uses regression analysis to assess the effect of recreation and tourism development on socioeconomic conditions in rural recreation counties. The findings imply that recreation and tourism development contributes to rural well-being, increasing local employment, wage levels, and income, reducing poverty, and improving education and health. But recreation and tourism development is not without drawbacks, including higher housing costs. Local effects also vary significantly, depending on the type of recreation area. |