Download or read book New Directions in Regional Research and Policy written by Anthony H. Pascal and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 7 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Problems facing the Government's program of aid to depressed areas and regional economic development are discussed. The following fields of research are suggested as guidelines which might stimulate the formulation of new, more effective policy-making: (1) Analysis of the geographical distribution of population and economic activity; (2) Analysis of the social and cultural obstacles to economic development; (3) Research on problems of inter-governmental conflict.