Infrastructure Investment and Rural Economic Development: An Evaluation of USDA's Broadband Loan Program

Ivan T. Kandilov, Mitch Renkow · 2010 · Growth and Change

Summary. The USDA's Broadband Loan Program, launched in 2002, significantly boosted employment, payroll, and business establishments in recipient communities during its pilot phase (2002–2003). However, benefits concentrated in rural areas near cities. The newer program phase showed no measurable economic impact yet, likely due to insufficient time for effects to materialize.

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Kandilov, I. T., & Renkow, M.. (2010). Infrastructure Investment and Rural Economic Development: An Evaluation of USDA's Broadband Loan Program. Growth and Change. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2257.2010.00524.x

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DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-2257.2010.00524.x
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: broadband-and-digital, policy, funding
Added: 2026-04-28