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Population trends in resource-dependent counties.

D E Albrecht

    Journal of the Community Development Society
    |January 1, 1995
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    Resource-dependent communities in the United States experienced significant population declines during the 1980s. This trend persisted even after controlling for other economic factors, highlighting unique vulnerabilities.

    Area of Science:

    • Sociology
    • Economics
    • Rural Studies

    Background:

    • Resource-dependent communities often face economic instability.
    • Historical data suggests a pattern of population decline in these areas.
    • Understanding these trends is crucial for policy development.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare population trends in resource-dependent counties versus other US counties during the 1980s.
    • To determine if resource dependency is a significant predictor of population decline.
    • To analyze the impact of economic sustenance activities on county population dynamics.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized national county-level data for the United States.
    • Compared population trends during the 1980s.
    • Employed statistical controls for confounding variables.
    Keywords:
    AmericasComparative StudiesDemographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesGeographic FactorsNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaOrganization And AdministrationPopulationPopulation Decrease--determinantsPopulation DynamicsResearch MethodologyResourcesStudiesUnited States

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    Main Results:

    • Resource-dependent counties showed a significantly higher likelihood of population decline in the 1980s.
    • This finding remained statistically significant after controlling for other factors.
    • Counties reliant on non-resource activities did not exhibit the same pronounced decline.

    Conclusions:

    • Resource dependency is a significant factor associated with population decline in US counties.
    • The economic structure of communities plays a critical role in population stability.
    • Further research should explore targeted interventions for vulnerable resource-dependent regions.