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Presents a case study which investigated the effect of industrialization on the rural poor in Ozarks Region. Effectiveness of policies for the rural poor; Theoretical considerations; Impact of the trickle-down theory on income distribution.

This paper reviews the current state of knowledge about the effects of industrialization upon systems of social stratification. Taking societies as the unit of observation, we consider the relationships between level of industrialization and (I) the distribution of status characteristics in the population (the structure of stratification) ; (2) the pattern of interrelations among status characteristics (the process of stratification); and (3) the form of linkages between status characteristics and other aspects of social behavior (the consequences of stratification). A set of propositions is specified, a few of which are empirically well established but most of which yet require empirical testing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Recent government decisions to improve the economic health of North Norway have had significant spatial impact. This region is a continuing problem are because of the dearth of physical and human resources. Postwar capital investment loans, and other schemes to encourage industry have emphasized urban growth and depopulated many rural farming and fishing areas. Variations in regional growth are largely a result of investment decisions favoring industrial development, and the resultant migration of labor to manufacturing areas. The trend toward urbanization and the concentration of economic activity has been slowed by a recent shift in national planning to favor more marginal communities and activities such as farming and fishing, [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article discusses industrialization of the Southwest in the U.S. The outstanding economic problem of the Southwest is to increase the productivity of its labor force. An appreciable part of our labor force is not effectively employed. Inefficiency in the allocation of resources is indicated by the extraordinarily low level of income of the people of the Southwest. One of the reasons for the existence of a surplus farm population has been the continued decline in the total demand for farm products during the last 20 years. The slowing down in the rate of growth of our population has exercised a retarding influence on the domestic demand for food and clothing. An American-British-Chinese-Russian victory would probably result in our regaining some of the lost foreign markets for our farm products although lower post-war tariffs might result in the South American neighbors offering more competition in some of the farm markets. The greatest gain from increased post-war foreign trade would result from the fact that such gain will increase non-farm employment opportunities and thus facilitate a transfer of workers from agriculture to non-farm jobs.

This article focuses on industrial diversification in the Southwest U.S. On any industrial map of the United States the Southwest is, vaguely, that far-flung, light area, with few thinly shaded spots. It is tragically apparent and generally agreed that the Southwest should seek to hasten that type of economic development which is likely to be most conducive to the realization of full employment, abundant production, and higher living standards. The dearth of manufacturing in this region in this industrial age is regarded by some as a rebuke to our lethargy. Whatever the cause, there is wide-spread agreement that it is now time to industrialize the Southwest. In fact, the entire Southland is on the march to locate new industries. However, it may be said that probably there are still those who are thankful that the Southwest has not yet been tarnished by great industry with its lock-step and deadening regimentation, and its cities with their slums. But those voices have grown faint and are now scarcely' audible. Industrialization has become a favorite panacea for the ills that afflict our economy in the agricultural areas.

This article focuses on the effects of taxation on industrial and commercial development in the U.S. Data essential to a full exposition of the influence of taxation on industrial and commercial development are lacking. actually is true. It is important in the first place, to examine carefully the place of taxation among the factors which condition economic development and particularly plant location. Then it will be appropriate to turn to positive suggestions regarding the influence of tax policies on economic progress. It may be argued that, notwithstanding the showing for industry generally, certain classes of industrial enterprises may be predominantly influenced by such considerations. The study shows, however, that this is not the case. For each class, the eight most important industrial location influences as given by the manufacturers themselves are enumerated by rank; and taxation is not shown as one of the important considerations in a single instance. Studying typical letters from the Southern manufacturers, which are quoted in the report, one is constrained to think the quality of governmental services may exercise as much influence as the anticipated taxes on the particular plant or business.