Local Economic and Employment Development Entrepreneurship and Local Economic Development
Subtitle: Programme and Policy Recommendations (Local Economic and Employment Development)
Publisher: Org. for Economic Cooperation & Development
Published: March 28, 2003
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9789264199781
Subjects: Development studies; Public Policy - City Planning & Urban Dev.; Political Science / City Planning & Urban Development; Politics / Current Events; Economic development; Entrepreneurship; Government policy; New business enterprises; OECD countries; Business/Economics
Description: Few studies have systematically examined the relationship between the creation of new firms and local economic development -- yet it is a universal concern for central and local governments wishing to combat localised economic distress.  This book examines the principal routes through which enterprise creation can have a positive impact on local economies.  Recommendations cover three thematic areas: strategy, finance and programme design.  The book is for investment agencies, entrepreneurs seeking to invest locally and economists in the corporate sector. "Overall, this is an excellent overview of the key issues concerning entrepreneurship and local economic development.  While primarily aimed at the pragmatic policymakers, who will find it extremely valuable, it also has the rigor and breadth to interest researchers and students." Ronald McQuaidEmployment Research InstituteNapier University, Edinburgh, UKJOURNAL OF REGIONAL SCIENCE, VOL. 44, NO. 3, 2004