Planning Local Economic Development: Theory and Practice
Local economies are the building blocks for national ones. An updated and expansive core text, the Second Edition of Local Economic Development: Analysis, Practices, and Globalization provides a comprehensive introduction to the economics of local economic development. Delving into cutting-edge topics such as cluster analysis, creative class orientation, competitive advantage, social capital, business expansion and retention, and learning regions, this clearly written interdisciplinary text connects theories with real-life examples and offers the reader pragmatic tools for future application, including a valuable “how-to†understanding regarding important qualitative tools and their interpretation.
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Importantly, this text is uniquely accessible to students who lack a background in the field of economics.
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Intended Audience
This is an ideal core text for undergraduate and graduate students of economics, political science, geography, public administration, and urban and regional planning. It is also a valuable resource for economic development professionals, NGOs, County Commissioner offices and others involved in the economic aspects of local economic development.
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Country | USA |
Brand | Sage Publications |
Manufacturer | SAGE Publications, Inc |
Binding | Hardcover |
ItemPartNumber | Illustrations |
UnitCount | 1 |
EANs | 9781412964838 |
ReleaseDate | 0000-00-00 |