Understanding Local Economic Development
"Economic development as a practice has come of age," Malizia and Feser tell us in this useful volume that spans the gap between theoretical concepts and real-world local development practice.
For the practitioner and policy maker, economic development means creating jobs and revenues to meet community needs. Textbook theories of economic development, however, seem unconnected to this basic idea.
This book makes the leap from theory to practice! The authors review theories of local economic development and show how each theory can be applied to real world policy and practice. They lay out the basic assumptions, concepts, and implications of the most important theories of economic growth. While most books stop there, Malizia and Feser go on to explain how each theory or approach translates into practical strategies for implementing economic development. Practical definitions offered make this a "must-have" guide for the experienced economic developer and the new analyst alike. The bibliography references more than 400 articles, reports, and publications that are useful assets for any economic development library. Understanding Local Economic Development is available for purchase. For information on ordering, visit the C2ER Store or contact Sean McNamara at 703-522-4980.
Theories covered in this volume include:
