Title: The formula for economic growth on Main Street America /
Authors: Gordon, Gerald L.
Publisher: CRC Press,
Year: 2010
Subjects: Economic development United States.; Community development United States.; Local government United States
Abstract: "The Formula for Economic Growth on Main Street America examines why economic growth during the late twentieth century was marked by the dramatic rise of some communities and the equally stunning demise of others. This book identifies the key components of sustained economic growth as well as the policies, actions, and inactions that are precursors to the decline of local economies"--Jacket.
Contents: Defining economic growth in a changing business climate -- Viewing economic growth as part of a comprehensive community strategy -- Local economies in decline : how to lose the business base -- Local economic recovery : growth after the fall -- The new growth economies : attracting and retaining the local business base -- Can communities suffer from too much success? -- Will the formula change? Community economic growth in the second decade of the millennium -- Conclusions.