Date of Completion
5-10-2013
Embargo Period
5-10-2013
Advisors
Dr. Priscilla McCutcheon and Dr. Nathaniel Trumbull
Field of Study
Geography
Degree
Master of Arts
Open Access
Open Access
Abstract
This research examines the status of economic and social rights (ESR) in Appalachia by examining county-level data for both the region and entire United States. Individual rights and total ESR fulfillment are examined based upon indices utilized in the research. Effort to fulfill ESR is also examined based upon available resources, as measured by per capita income in the counties. Findings indicate that the northern part of the region experiences both high fulfillment and effort, the central part of the region experiences low fulfillment and average effort, and the southern part of the region experiences average fulfillment and low effort.
Recommended Citation
Thomas, Logan, "The Status of Economic and Social Rights in Appalachia" (2013). Master's Theses. 410.
https://digitalcommons.lib.uconn.edu/gs_theses/410
Major Advisor
Dr. William Berentsen