Understanding Local Economic Development: Second Edition

ISBN-13: 9780367557393 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 294 str.

Emil Malizia; Edward Feser; Henry Renski

Opis

This book offers insights into the process and the practice of local economic development. Bridging the gap between theory and practice it demonstrates the relevance of theory to inform local strategic planning in the context of widespread disparities in regional economic performance.

Spis treści

Part 1: Fundamentals  1. The Practice of Economic Development  2. Definitions and Concepts of Development  Part 2: Theories of Economic Growth And Development  3. Economic Base Theory and Related Extensions  4. Trade Theory  5. Regional Growth Theory  6. Theories of Spatial Concentration and Diffusion  7. Entrepreneurship Theories  8. Regional Innovation Theories  9. Theories of Agglomeration  10. From Economic Development Theories to Strategies