The Rural Review
An online journal produced in conjunction with the Rural Reconciliation Project.
Xiaorui Qu et al.: Broadband Internet Speed Upgrades and the Farmland Market
In “Broadband Internet Speed Upgrades and the Farmland Market: A Shift-Share Instrumental Variable Approach,” authors Xiaorui Qu, Qinan Lu, Minghao Li, and Wendong Zhang (all College of Economics and Management, China) conduct an empirical analysis of the impact of investment in broadband internet on the value of America’s farmland.
Green: Rural Development in the Digital Age
In Rural Development in the Digital Age: Exploring Information and Communication Technology through Social Inclusion, John J. Green (Agricultural Economics, Mississippi State University) addresses the Rural Sociological Society as President of the organization to encourage research into how information and communication technologies (ICTs) might foster social inclusion at the local and regional level, especially for often-overlooked places.
Event Summary: Christopher Ali on Rural Broadband (2.25.22)
Summary and video of Dr. Christopher Ali’s discussion of rural broadband with Rural Reconciliation Project in February 2022.
Explore the Rural Review
Brief, objective summaries of new rural research across academic disciplines.
Collections of recent rural scholarship, news, and events.
Guest opinions, essays, research summaries, and other original content.
Original book reviews, creative reading lists, and further resources.
Summaries and announcements from recent programs and workshops.
