Stimson, R. J.

Regional economic development : analysis and planning strategy / R.J. Stimson, R.R. Stoough, B.H. Roberts. - 2nd ed. - Berlin : Springer, c2006. - xiv, 452 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 423]-448) and index.

Perspectives on Regional Economic Development -- The Regional Economic Development Movement: Early Approaches and the Evolution of Strategy -- Traditional Tools for Measuring and Evaluating Regional Economic Performance I: Economic Base and Shift-Share Analysis -- Traditional Tools for Measuring and Evaluating Regional Economic Performance II: Input-Output Analysis -- Path Setting: A New Approach to Regional Economic Development Futures -- Industry Cluster Analysis -- Multi-Sector Analysis: Assessing Regional Competitiveness and Risk -- Capacity Building and Leadership for Regional Economic Development -- Decision Support Tools to Inform Regional Economic Development Analysis and Strategy -- Emerging Issues for Regional Economic Development.



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Regional planning.
Regional economic disparities.
Economic development.

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