Running the Numbers: A Practical Guide to Regional Economic and Social Analysis: 2014: A Practical Guide to Regional Economic and Social Analysis - Hardcover

Quinterno, John

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0765641046 ISBN 13: 9780765641045

Publisher: Routledge, 2014

Synopsis

Through use of practical examples and a plainspoken narrative style that minimises the use of maths, this book demystifies data concepts, sources, and methods for public service professionals interested in understanding economic and social issues at the regional level. By blending elements of a general interest book, a textbook, and a reference book, it equips civic leaders, public administrators, urban planners, nonprofit executives, philanthropists, journalists, and graduate students in various public affairs disciplines to wield social and economic data for the benefit of their communities.

While numerous books about quantitative research exist, few focus specifically on the public sector. Running the Numbers, in contrast, explores a wide array of topics of regional importance, including economic output, demographics, business structure, labour markets, and income, among many others. To that end, the book stresses practical applications, minimises the use of maths, and employs extended, chapter-length examples that demonstrate how analytical tools can illuminate the social and economic workings of actual American regions.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

"What a gift. By delivering on its promise to demystify economic and social analysis, Running the Numbers provides powerful insights on regional data for practitioners and students of economic development." - Anita Brown-Graham, Director, Institute for Emerging Issues, North Carolina State University

About the Author:

John Quinterno is the founder and principal of South by North Strategies, Ltd., a research consultancy specializing in economic and social policy. Over the course of his career, Quinterno has directed multiple applied research projects into matters of labor economics, workforce development, regional policy, social insurance, and postsecondary education.

Known for a clear communication style and an ability to translate complex issues into forms easily grasped by public officials and citizens, Quinterno has become a respected commentator on policy matters. His writings about policy topics have appeared in numerous publications, and his analyses feature regularly in media stories about economic and social policy.

A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Quinterno resides in Chapel Hill.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0765641046
• ISBN 13: 9780765641045
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 342