Planning Local Economic Development: Theory and Practice (SAGE Library of Social Research)

By Edward James Blakely

Book Overview

Planning Local Economic Development addresses the dilemma that local governments and community groups face in their endeavour to improve the local economic base and increase the community's control over its own economic destiny. The author describes the theories of economic development and provides the first complete analysis of development at the local level, offering suggestions of how local leaders can improve the economic and employment base of their locale. Conceptual issues are buttressed by case studies giving practical guidance. Both a condensed statement and a reference for practitioners, policymakers, and community group leaders as well as students, it provides an intellectual rationale and a coherent body of knowledge which form a framework for this emerging field.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803932758
• ISBN13: 9780803932753
• Release Date: December 1988
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Incorporated
• Length: 351 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Fantastic reference text!

I utilized this text while taking an Economic Develoment course as an undergraduate student. I am probably partial to the text as my Professor was a co-author. R.I.P Professor Bradshaw!

The best one available

I have purchased several books to use for the Economic Development class that I teach within a MPA program. This is the best book available for public administrators. Chapter 5, which is about "analytical techniques" is rather watered down. A couple of the chapters are getting a little outdated. Overall, this book provided a good general understanding of economic development.