Small Town Economic Development
Small Town Economic Development

Author: Joaquin Jay Gonzalez III,

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2017-05-15

Total Pages: 303

ISBN-13: 1476628521

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We tend to associate small town economic development with the decline of the rural United States--empty houses, shuttered shops and rusting factories. A common diagnosis of sluggish small town recovery is their lack of lifestyle amenities that attract new residents and businesses. Yet many small towns have shown progress and potential in recent years. This collection of recent articles by experts presents stories of small-town America's struggle and describes innovations and practices behind successful revivals.

Local Economic Development in the 21st Centur
Local Economic Development in the 21st Centur

Author: Daphne T Greenwood

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-12-18

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 131746592X

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Provides a comprehensive look at local economic development and public policy, placing special emphasis on quality of life and sustainability. It draws extensively on case studies, and includes both mainstream and alternative perspectives in dealing with economic growth and development issues. The contributions of economic theories and empirical research to the policy debates, and the relationship of both to quality of life and sustainability are explored and clarified.