From the growth of a multi-billion-dollar high-technology corridor in Malaysia to conflict over housing development in Chicago, the practice of regional and local economic development around the world is both dynamic and diverse. Regional and Local Economic Development introduces the theory behind economic development and provides examples of successful, and less successful, practice. This broad-ranging new text shows how government, private industry and individuals combine to achieve economic development. It examines the development of policies and practices in recent decades - such as eco-industrial parks, place marketing and social enterprises - and analyzes the ways in which contemporary regional economies are changing. It also summarizes the key academic debates and reviews the main concepts which inform policy-making. Truly global in scope, with case studies from over 30 countries, this book will be welcomed by students and practitioners alike.

[A] broad introduction offering... a useful foundation for exploring specific policies and programs.' - R. A. Beauregard, CHOICE

About the Author
CLIFF HAGUE is Professor Emeritus at Heriot-Watt University, UK. EUAN HAGUE is Associate Professor and Chair of Geography at DePaul University, USA. CARRIE BREITBACH is Assistant Professor of Geography at Chicago State University, USA.

Reviews
'[A] broad introduction offering... a useful foundation for exploring specific policies and programs.' - R. A. Beauregard, CHOICE



Book Information
ISBN 9780230213838
Author Cliff Hague
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 446g