{"product_id":"local-economic-development-john-p-blair-9781412964838","title":"Local Economic Development: Analysis, Practices, and Globalization","description":"\u003cp\u003eLocal economies are the building blocks for national ones. An updated and expansive core text, the \u003cstrong\u003eSecond Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003eLocal Economic Development: Analysis, Practices, and Globalization \u003c\/strong\u003eprovides a comprehensive introduction to the economics of local economic development. Delving into cutting-edge topics such as cluster analysis, creative class orientation, competitive advantage, social capital, business expansion and retention, and learning regions, this clearly written interdisciplinary text connects theories with real-life examples and offers the reader pragmatic tools for future application, including a valuable \"how-to\" understanding regarding important qualitative tools and their interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImportantly, this text is uniquely accessible to students who lack a background in the field of economics. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew to this Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOffers a global emphasis: \u003c\/strong\u003eLocal economic development is clearly linked to national development throughout, making the text useful for adding an international component to traditional national economic development courses.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures an institutionalist focus: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe text describes the ways political and the social environments interact with and influence the local development process, giving instructors opportunities to localize course material. It also addresses equity issues and the importance of interregional linkages, demonstrating the importance of an interdisciplinary approach.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDemonstrates comparative versus competitive advantages: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe author illustrates the changing perceptions of the sources of local advantages, given the dynamic global and technological environments. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvides valuable information on careers in the field: \u003c\/strong\u003eStudents will learn about jobs where knowledge of local economic development is a primary or useful requirement, from opportunities as development officials in local agencies to banking to community development. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntended Audience\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is an ideal core text for undergraduate and graduate students of economics, political science, geography, public administration, and urban and regional planning. It is also a valuable resource for economic development professionals, NGOs, County Commissioner offices and others involved in the economic aspects of local economic development.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John P. Blair, Michael C. Carroll\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1412964830\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781412964838\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sage Publications, Inc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/03\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 328\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.90d","brand":"John P. Blair","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43925530509567,"sku":"9781412964838","price":218.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_ac31538e-10a0-4b42-af31-772882aed2ee.jpg?v=1681077819","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/local-economic-development-john-p-blair-9781412964838","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}