Appalachian Coal Industry, Power Generation, and Supply Chain

This 2016 study commissioned by ARC provides an overview of the coal industry ecosystem including production, power generation, and supply chain linkages, and presents the most current data and trends on coal-related industrie…

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Agriculture and Food System Trends in the Appalachian Region: 2007-2012

This report examines trends in the 2007 and 2012 Censuses of Agriculture and related socioeconomic databases in order to assess, benchmark, and document food and farm activity and the local food economy in the Appalachian Region.

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The Appalachian Region: A Data Overview from the 2009-2013 American Community Survey

This study examines state- and county-level data on population, age, race and ethnicity, housing, education, labor force, employment, income and poverty, health insurance, disability status, migration, and veteran status for the 13 Appalachian states.

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Appalachia Then and Now: Examining Changes to the Appalachian Region since 1965

This study, commissioned by ARC, analyzes 50 years of socioeconomic trends in the Appalachian Region. The study comprises an executive summary, a technical report, and a summary of input from stakeholders…

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An Assessment of Natural Assets in the Appalachian Region: Water Resources

This study attempts to understand water assets in the Appalachian Region in order to facilitate water management and planning strategies. It evaluates water quantity, water quality, and water value.

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College Completion Rates and Remedial Education Outcomes for Institutions in Appalachian States

This report analyzes college completion metrics for the Appalachian Region, compares outcomes of students attending campuses in the Region with those of students attending campuses outside the Region, and discusses stumbling blocks to college completion.

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An Assessment of Natural Assets in the Appalachian Region: Forest Resources

This study describes forest assets in the Appalachian Region to facilitate forest management and planning strategies and to provide useful information and tools for decision-makers.

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Appalachian Region Industry Report 2014

This report contains historical data on employment in the Appalachian Region for the years 2000-2010, and forecast data for the years 2010-2020.

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Economic Diversity in Appalachia

This March 2014 report provides an analysis of economic diversity trends in the Appalachian Region.

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The Appalachian Region: A Data Overview from the 2008-2012 American Community Survey

This study examines state- and county-level data on population, age, race and ethnicity, housing occupancy and housing tenure, education, labor force, employment and unemployment, income and poverty, health insurance coverage, disability status, migration…

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Entrepreneurial Appalachia: Case Studies in Evolving Economic Sectors

This report summarizes entrepreneurial opportunities in the energy, health, manufacturing and local food sectors, and examines innovative projects that demonstrate multiple benefits to Appalachian communities.

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Household Wealth and Financial Security in Appalachia

This report analyzes the effects of the recent recession on household wealth and economic well-being in Appalachia and assesses whether the Region has been disproportionately affected by the economic downturn.

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Access to Capital and Credit in Appalachia and the Impact of the Financial Crisis and Recession on Commercial Lending and Finance in the Region

This study examines recent trends in the availability of capital and credit for small businesses in the Appalachian Region, compares financial conditions in 2010 with those in 2007, and assesses the impact of strategies to address capital gaps.

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The Appalachian Region: A Data Overview from the 2007-2011 American Community Survey

This study examines state- and county-level data on population, age, race and ethnicity, housing occupancy and housing tenure, education, labor force, employment and unemployment, income and poverty, and migration patterns for the 13 Appalachian states.

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Health Care Costs and Access Disparities in Appalachia

This report describes the relative availability of health care resources, level of health insurance coverage and cost of providing health services in the Appalachian Region compared with the rest of the United States.

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