Our Support
RECAP is jointly administered and funded by the following Iowa State University academic and Extension units.
Administration
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Department of Economics
Economics is the study of how individuals, groups, and institutions choose to use their relatively scarce productive resources to satisfy their wants. The Department of Economics provides high quality information in all areas of economics education, research, and outreach.
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Department of Sociology
Sociology is the study of human behavior in social, economic, political, religious, and other group contexts. The Department of Sociology is guided by a vision to create and disseminate knowledge that advances the well being of all people, especially the people of Iowa.
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ISU Extension Community and Economic Development
The mission of ISU Extension Community and Economic Development is to develop productive, healthy and sustainable communities. ISU Extension Community and Economic Development provides assistance in the areas of community visioning, governance and economic development.
Funding
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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Iowa Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station
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Iowa State University Extension
Other Affiliations
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The Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) provides additional support for RECAP projects and staff.
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RECAP is a coordinating agency in the State Data Center of Iowa network, part of a federal-state cooperative program providing census data and expertise to local data users.
