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Company towns
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What experts have said about Company towns
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A company town centers housing and employment under one company’s control.
“Company town. Company owns the real estate, it provides all the employment. Everything revolves around the company.”
Open the episode · Skid Row To Appalachia: The Forgotten People Of Rural America - Peter Santenello - #1132Listen at 1:06:29
Company towns can deter crime by expelling residents who commit crimes.
“Why? If you commit crime in a company town, you're out. Company's booting you.”
Open the episode · Skid Row To Appalachia: The Forgotten People Of Rural America - Peter Santenello - #1132Listen at 1:07:38
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