The authors of this book argue that telecommunications can play a catalytic role in rural economic development. Unlike other strategies that target specific industries or regions, enhanced telecommunications can help a broad array of industries inMoreThe authors of this book argue that telecommunications can play a catalytic role in rural economic development. Unlike other strategies that target specific industries or regions, enhanced telecommunications can help a broad array of industries in various rural regions. Contents: Rural America in the Information Age- The New Economy of Rural America- Telecommunications Policy Issues Affecting Rural America- A Portrait of the Telecommunications Infrastructure in Rural America Today- Toward the Year 2000: Policy Goals and Recommendations.
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