Regional and Local Economic Development
Published on 24. May 2011
Book
Hardback
272 pages
978-0-230-21382-1 (ISBN)
Description
From the growth of a multi-billion-dollar high-technology corridor in Malaysia to conflict over housing development in Chicago, the practice of regional and local economic development around the world is both dynamic and diverse. Regional and Local Economic Development introduces the theory behind economic development and provides examples of successful, and less successful, practice.
This broad-ranging new text shows how government, private industry and individuals combine to achieve economic development. It examines the development of policies and practices in recent decades - such as eco-industrial parks, place marketing and social enterprises - and analyzes the ways in which contemporary regional economies are changing. It also summarizes the key academic debates and reviews the main concepts which inform policy-making. Truly global in scope, with case studies from over 30 countries, this book will be welcomed by students and practitioners alike.
This broad-ranging new text shows how government, private industry and individuals combine to achieve economic development. It examines the development of policies and practices in recent decades - such as eco-industrial parks, place marketing and social enterprises - and analyzes the ways in which contemporary regional economies are changing. It also summarizes the key academic debates and reviews the main concepts which inform policy-making. Truly global in scope, with case studies from over 30 countries, this book will be welcomed by students and practitioners alike.
Reviews / Votes
'[A] broad introduction offering... a useful foundation for exploring specific policies and programs.' - R. A. Beauregard, CHOICEMore details
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Persons
CLIFF HAGUE is Professor Emeritus at Heriot-Watt University, UK.
EUAN HAGUE is Associate Professor and Chair of Geography at DePaul University, USA.
CARRIE BREITBACH is Assistant Professor of Geography at Chicago State University, USA.
EUAN HAGUE is Associate Professor and Chair of Geography at DePaul University, USA.
CARRIE BREITBACH is Assistant Professor of Geography at Chicago State University, USA.
Content
Introduction.- Why and How are Regional and Local Economies Changing.- Place Competitiveness and Territorial Capital.- Governance and Partnerships.- Land and Premises for Business.- Infrastructure and Communications.- Economic Development and the Environment.- Support for Entrepreneurship and Business Development.- Housing and Housing Markets.- Retailing, Food and Economic Development.- Leisure, Culture and Tourism.- Place Marketing.- Skills for Regional and Local Economic Development .- Conclusions.