Electronic Byways: State Policies For Rural Development Through Telecommunications

by Edwin B. Parker

Overview

Offers an instructive look at the role modern telecommunications infrastructures play in promoting vibrant rural economies. The authors provide prescriptive policy recommendations for everyone concerned with rural economic development, from state and rural policymakers to telecommunications industry executives.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367154660
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/13/2023
Pages:	322
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Edwin B. Parker (Author) , Heather E. Hudson (Author)

Table of Contents

Executive summary; goals and recommendations; rural America in the global economy; state telecommunications players and policies; rural development players - state and local initiatives; local perspectives on telecommunications and development - four community studies; rural telecommunications and economic development in Washington state - a case study; telecommunications and rural development - quantitative analyses; building electronic byways - goals and recommendations.