Planning Local Economic Development

Bradshaw Ted K. Blakely Edward J.

ISBN 10: 8178292904 / ISBN 13: 9788178292908

Published by Sage Publications, 2003

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pp. xvii + 398 Figures.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Planning Local Economic Development
• Publisher: Sage Publications
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8178292904
• ISBN 13: 9788178292908
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Building on the success of its predecessors, the Third Edition continues to explore the theories of local economic development and address the dilemmas communities face. Blakely and Bradshaw investigate planning processes, analytical techniques, business and human resource development, as well as high-technology economic development strategies. Editorial Reviews Written for students studying to become professional practitioners of local economic development at the regional, agency, city, or county government or neighborhood levels, this text explores theories of local economic development and addresses the dilemmas communities face. Coverage includes planning processes, analytical techniques, business and human resource development, and high-technology economic development strategies. This third edition is updated to reflect the financial boom and collapse of the 1990s, the policies of the Clinton and George W. Bush administrations, and the aftermath of September 11. Blakely is affiliated with New School University. Bradshaw is affiliated with the University of California-Davis. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)