However, it isn't all bad news for rural economies: The same research shows that communities with fewer than 20,000 people have a far larger percentage of entrepreneurs. (venturebeat.com)
The new markets for agricultural crops, which would in effect become sources of fuel, could boost rural economies worldwide, just as the demand for ethanol has bolstered the price of corn. (scientificamerican.com)
Small farms also strengthen rural economies, preserve important ecosystems, and help to protect a way of life that is increasingly under threat. (amazon.com)