Through discussion and the required readings, we will address key issues and challenges in the practice of economic development and review different policy alternatives and approaches used by different levels of government and non-profit organizations in supporting economic development. The course will also benefit from the expertise of several guest speakers from the economic development community. Graduate students will have slightly different requirements than undergraduates. Please note these differences in grading, some reading, exam, and project requirements. All students will be responsible for all readings listed on the syllabus.
Readings listed on the syllabus are due to be read by that date.
Students who wish to do the group project must be extremely motivated to do so and must receive my approval. Please refer to materials posted on the WebCT site describing the requirements for each of these assignments. Special Project for Graduate Students Graduate students will also be required to complete a special project. Group members will receive the same final grade, although members may be asked to substantiate their contribution to the final product. For this assignment, you will be working with an actual local economic development organization on a current project that will help to inform economic development practitioners in Atlanta.