Comparative Studies in Local Economic Development
Problems in Policy Implementation
Published on 30. April 1993
Book
Hardback
240 pages
978-0-313-28820-3 (ISBN)
Description
These expert case studies focus on ways in which a variety of innovative local economic development programs have been implemented in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Authorities with varied experience show how policies and programs must fit into a political and legal system, meet specific external and environemtnal requirements, serve certain groups and settings, and bring about tangible results. Students and scholars, policymakers and practitioners, economists and businessmen, labor and government specialists, and public administrators will find these case studies illuminating.
This comparative study first gives an overview of innovative policies and programs on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. The surveys range from South Bend, Indiana, Baltimore, Maryland, and New Orleans, Louisiana, to the Ruhrgebiet, Germany, West Scotland, Wales, and Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. Among other issues the case studies cover waterfront development, urban revitalization, regional reconstruction, job preservation, and proactive community development.
This comparative study first gives an overview of innovative policies and programs on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. The surveys range from South Bend, Indiana, Baltimore, Maryland, and New Orleans, Louisiana, to the Ruhrgebiet, Germany, West Scotland, Wales, and Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. Among other issues the case studies cover waterfront development, urban revitalization, regional reconstruction, job preservation, and proactive community development.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Interest Age: From 7 to 17 years
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
487 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-313-28820-3 (9780313288203)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Person
PETER B. MEYER is Professor of Urban Policy and Economics at University of Louisville, Kentucky. He has written at length on the subject of local economic development and public policy matters.
Content
Overview Local Economic Policy and Its Implementation: Case Studies of Innovative Efforts by Peter B. Meyer Putting Targeted Economic Development to Work: the Role of Targeted Marketing in an Economic Development Program by C. Theodore Koebel and Cara L. Bailey External and Environmental Influences on Local Implementation Local Economic Development in a Traditional Industrial Area: The Case of the Ruhrgebiet by Gerd Hennings and Klaus R. Kunzmann Employee Buyouts and Loans to Preserve Jobs: The South Bend Experience by Charles Craypo and Jerry Paar Policy Instruments in West Central Scotland and Their Local Authority Context by William F. Lever Regenerating Urban Neighborhoods: Local People as Implementers of Economic Development Policies by Alan McGregor and Andrew A. McArthur Spillovers and Community Response: Local Forces Shaping Economic Development Program Implementation From Cannery Row to Gold Coast in Baltimore: Is this Development? by Robert P. Giloth Industrial Change and Conflict in Urban Redevelopment: The Case of South Cardiff, Wales by Huw Thomas and Rob F. Imrie Strategic Planning for the Port of New Orleans by Alma H. Young and Robert K. Whelan Comparative Analysis: A Case and Some Lessons A Tale of Two Cities: Revitalizing Corby, Northamptonshire, and Youngstown, Ohio by Terry F. Buss On the Possibility of Proactive Community Development by David Fasenfest References Index