Browsing W&L Shepherd Program for the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty and Human Capability by Subject "Community development -- Economic aspects"
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Citizens United v. FEC, Freedom of Speech, and the Community Economic Development Movement
The United States Supreme Court decision Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, 130 S.Ct. 876 (2009) caused controversy among commentators, but the practical fallout from the decision remains unclear. In a 5-4 ... -
Community Economic Development Movements in Rural Ghana Using Agricultural Technologies to Alleviate Poverty
The first section of this paper outlines Ghana's rich economic, political, and social history, paying special attention to social capital, an informal institution that largely determines the effectiveness of CD implementation. ... -
Do "Delta Dreams" Come True? Community and Individual Development in Phillips County, Arkansas
In general, most residents of low-income neighborhoods are unhappy with the impoverished state of their community and can take one of two modes of action to demonstrate their dissatisfaction: exit or voice (Simon 2001:144). ... -
The Economic Necessity of Social Capital: A Case Study in Phillips County, Arkansas
While much of the debate surrounding poverty issues in the United States focuses on individual initiative and responsibility, the community in which individuals reside also plays an important role in the empowerment of ... -
The State and the Collection Plate: the Possibilities and Limitations of Charitable Giving
Policymakers and public officials constantly debate how best to assist the poor. Currently, the debate rages about whether the government is too large, and whether shrinking the government means eliminating many public ...