The Next Rural Economies
Author: Greg Halseth
Publisher: CABI
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 315
ISBN-13: 1845935810
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book discusses the future of rural development and the recognition of the growing importance of 'place-based economies' where the unique attributes and assets of individual places determine their attractiveness for particular types of activities and investments. New understandings of competitiveness and conceptualizations of a new economy underline the importance of making strategic investments in community infrastructure. Doing things, at the local and regional scales, matters and not doing things has consequences. Topics include seasonal economies, amenity migration, IT industries, green energy and transportation developments.