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Title: Oregon's changing rural population : age, migration and policy response

Citation Type: Dissertation/Thesis

Publication Year: 2008

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Abstract: Like rural residents in other places, people in rural Oregon have expressed concern about the demographic shifts occurring in their communities. Principally they are concerned about youth leaving and not returning. This analysis uses recent Census Bureau data to describe, in detail, the demographic changes occurring in rural Oregon. Particular attention is paid to migrations role in driving these changes. Interviews of community leaders in rural Oregon reveal how rural Oregon is responding to, and thinking about, these demographic changes. Results indicate that there is no comprehensive public policy in place to address the concern about demographic change. Possible policy strategies to address the demographic changes in rural Oregon are identified.

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Authors: Johnson, Samuel L.

Institution: Oregon State University

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Advisor: Mark Edwards

Degree: Master of Public Policy

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Data Collections: IPUMS USA

Topics: Aging and Retirement, Migration and Immigration

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