A collection of publications on community development topics, authored or co-authored by Northeast Center staff and/or partners.
By Doug Arbogast, Daniel Eades, Stephan J. Goetz, and Yuxuan Pan. Published in the Journal of Extension, May 9, 2022. This study highlights the results of a national survey of Extension land-grant and sea grant professionals designed to better understand their involvement in state/regional tourism programming and their perceptions of tourism related opportunities and challenges.
Choices Magazine special issue, co-edited by Stephan J. Goetz (NERCRD) and Jane Kolodinsky (UVM) and commissioned by C-FARE.
By Meri Davlasheridze and Stephan J. Goetz. Published in Review of Regional Studies, December 2021.
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Intergenerational Friends Fairs are fun, family-oriented, daylong events that engage community residents in a wide range of intergenerational activities, while also providing local groups and organizations that conduct intergenerational programs with an additional platform for connecting with the public, establishing new partnerships, and garnering increased support for their programs. This facilitator's guide was written by Matt Kaplan (Penn State) and Lori Pacchioli (State College Friends School). Published April 9, 2021.
By Zheng Tian, Stephan J. Goetz, and Charlie French. Published in Choices, 2019, Quarter 4.
By Aditya R. Khanal, Fisseha Tegegne, Stephan J. Goetz, Lan Li, Yicheol Han, Stephan Tubene, and Andy Wetherill. Published in the Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development, April 2020.
The NERCRD is releasing a series of issues and data briefs in response to the COVID-19 crisis, designed to provide information quickly or stimulate discussion. They have not undergone regular peer review. Any opinions are solely those of the authors.
By Elizabeth A. Dobis, Heather M. Stephens, Mark Skidmore, and Stephan J. Goetz. Published in Social Science and Medicine, Volume 246, February 2020.
"Strengthening Economic Resilience in Appalachia" is a study identifying factors common across communities experiencing persistent economic growth in the aftermath of the 2008 Recession and other economic disruptions. The research was conducted by Downstream Strategies, Dialogue + Design and Associates, the Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development, and West Virginia University, on behalf of the Appalachian Regional Commission. The research includes a statistical analysis of key factors common to economic resilience. A companion Guidebook for Practitioners offers additional insight that can inform economic development strategies across Appalachia. Published in 2019.
By Shoshanah Inwood, Alana Knudson, Florence A. Becot, Bonnie Braun, Stephan J. Goetz, Jane M. Kolodinsky, Scott Loveridge, Katlyn Morris, Jason Parker, Bob Parsons, Rachel Welborn , and Don E. Albrecht. Published in Choices Magazine, January-March 2018.
By Qin Fan, Stephan J. Goetz, and Jiaochen Liang. Published in Applied Economics, Volume 48, 2016 - Issue 53. (Access may be limited.) Published online May 19, 2017.
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Goetz, S.J., Y. Han, E. Hildabridle, L. Li, F. Tegegne, S. Tubene, and A. Wetherill. NERCRD Rural Development Paper No. 57. April 3, 2017. This document presents the content of a curriculum prepared for extension educators and others who are interested in conducting a network analysis of farmer groups.
by Adam Reimer, Yicheol Han, Stephan J. Goetz, Scott Loveridge, and Donald Albrecht. Published online in Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, 21 January 2016. (Access may be limited.)
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By Minghao Li and Stephan Goetz, December 2015.
A poster authored by Susan Jakes (North Carolina State University), Mary Leuci (University of Missouri), Walt Whitmer (Penn State), and Paul Lachapelle (Montana State University).
By Jane E. Haskell (University of Maine Cooperative Extension) and George W. Morse (University of Minnesota). Published in the April 2015 edition of Journal of Extension.
By Stephan Goetz (Penn State), Meri Davlasheridze (Texas A&M University at Galveston), and Yicheol Han (Penn State). Published online on October 22, 2014 in Social Indicators Research.
A presentation delivered at the 2014 Penn State Extension Conference by Stephan Goetz
By Yicheol Han (Penn State), Stephan Goetz (Penn State), Taegon Kim (Seoul National University of Korea) and JeongJae Lee (Seoul National University of Korea). Published in the September 2013 issue of Growth and Change.
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The Rural Change and Quality of Life project's research has informed policies that enhance the amenities and opportunities offered in rural communities, helping these areas adapt and thrive. June 2013.
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RDP52 - Proceedings of the What Works! 2011 Conference: Entrepreneurship and Community Development in the Northeast. Conference Proceedings edited by Kathleen Liang and Stephan J. Goetz, April 2012. 3MB pdf.
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RDP45 - Natural Amenities and Rural Development: The Role of Land-Based Policies. David A. Fleming, David A. McGranahan and Stephan J. Goetz. June 2009.
PDF document, 611.3 KB
RDP39 - Population Change in the Northeast, 2000-2005. Tse-Chuan Yang and Anastasia R. Snyder, November 2007
PDF document, 692.5 KB
Rupasingha, Anil and Stephan J. Goetz; Journal of Socio-Economics, 36, 4 (Aug. 2007): 650-671
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by A. Rupasingha, S. Goetz, D. Freshwater. Journal of Socio-Economics, 2006. 35:83-101
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by S. Goetz and A. Rupasingha. American Journal of Agricultural Economics 2006. 88, 5: 1304-1310
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Rupasingha, Anil, Stephan J. Goetz and David Freshwater; Journal of Socio-Economics, 35 (2006): 83-101
PDF document, 282.5 KB
RDP30 - Walter Whitmer et al., December 2005
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RDP32 - December 2005.
