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Title: Economic Development 101: A guide for locally elected officials
Citation Type: Dissertation/Thesis
Publication Year: 2018
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Abstract: Building communities that are both functional and provide for our needs over time is no easy endeavor. There is no recipe for success that fits every community, and there are no magic bullets. Developing a fitting and sustainable economy is a challenge all communities face, but some are more equipped to manage. This guide provides an overview of Economic Development (ED) methods and strategies with the intention of beginning the conversation about how and why we do economic development. Goals and strategies change over time, and while we study and learn more about what our efforts do, and do not do, there will always be new challenges. Economic Development 101 is a guide that covers several topics related to the basics of economic development. While this guide can serve as an introduction to ED, the field changes constantly and the ability to innovate and adapt to change are useful skills. The guide is broken into three parts: ...
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Authors: Brobeck, Carol
Institution: University of Illinois Extension
Department: Urban Planning
Advisor: Marc Doussard
Degree: Master
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Pages: 109
Data Collections: IPUMS USA
Topics: Other
Countries: United States