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A New Role for Land Grant Universities in the Rural Innovation Ecosystem?

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  • Lyons, Thomas S.
  • Miller, Steven R.
  • Mann, John T.

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In this article, we examine the issue of economic inequality in the rural United States and its connection to limited opportunities to create wealth through innovation-driven entrepreneurship. Reasons as to why this situation exists are investigated. We then explore the current role played by land grant universities in fostering rural innovation and its limitations. A new vision for eective land grant university participation in this arena of economic development is oered. We conclude by suggesting some actions that might jump-start this new role.

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  • Lyons, Thomas S. & Miller, Steven R. & Mann, John T., 2017. "A New Role for Land Grant Universities in the Rural Innovation Ecosystem?," Journal of Regional Analysis and Policy, Mid-Continent Regional Science Association, vol. 48(2), July.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:jrapmc:339908
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.339908
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