Local economic development in the 21st century : quality of life and sustainability
Offers a comprehensive look at local economic development and public policy with special emphasis on quality of life and sustainability. This book draws extensively on case studies at state and local levels, and includes both mainstream and alternative perspectives in dealing with economic growth and development issues.
1 online resource (17 entries) : 11 images, digital files
9781782688969, 9781317465928, 178268896X, 131746592X
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Print version:
Economic growth vs. economic development
Traditional economic development: incentives for business
Quality of life and the standard of living
Environmentally sustainable development
Human capital, opportunity, and economic development
Sprawl, infrastructure, and sustainable development
The effects of growth on fiscal sustainability
Indicators and plans for sustainable economic development