Energy development in the western United States: impact on rural areas

Book · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1979

OSTI ID:6307032

Murdock, S H; Leistritz, F L

Energy development in rural areas of the West presents opportunities for economic development, but the associated problems need to be addressed in a rational way by comparing actual data rather than assuming certain impacts. Available materials on western energy development are presented in a descriptive form that focuses on socio-economic impacts. The book is organized to present the overall dimensions of rural energy and technology development as well as to identify the pertinent literature sources. Among the impacts are changes in job and population characteristics and the effects on agriculture and local business, public sector costs, community services, social values, and social processes. The interrelationships of the impacts are noted and broad policies and programs to alleviate impacts are suggested. The authors are optimistic that an appropriate data base will be developed and that public activism on these issues will have positive benefits. 448 references, 6 figures, 75 tables. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 6307032
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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DATA
DATA ANALYSIS
DATA COMPILATION
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ECONOMIC IMPACT
ENERGY SOURCE DEVELOPMENT
INFORMATION
INFORMATION NEEDS
NORTH AMERICA
NUMERICAL DATA
RURAL AREAS
SOCIAL IMPACT
USA