Persistently poor, left-behind and chronically disconnected
本文探讨持续贫困地区作为被遗忘地区子类别的程度，分析为何地方整体脱贫比个人更难，并从通勤模式、社会网络和就业增长三方面揭示其与经济脱节的原因，为政策制定提供方向。
Abstract This article explores the extent to which persistent poverty areas represent a compelling sub-category of left-behind areas. It asks why places collectively tend to have a much harder time climbing out of poverty than people do individually, and it explores three ways in which places struggling with persistent poverty exhibit disconnection from the broader economy: commuting patterns, social networks and job growth. The concept of disconnection can partially explain why the challenges of persistent poverty or being ‘left-behind’ tend not to resolve themselves naturally. The concept also provides direction for a policy agenda centred around restoring social and economic ties that have deteriorated over time.