BUILD PROSPEROUS, SUSTAINABLE AND INCLUSIVE LOCAL AND REGIONAL ECONOMIES

The Local and Regional Economic Development Handbook

The UK’s First Comprehensive Handbook for Economic Development Professionals

31 years of practice. Hundreds of projects. One definitive guide. Master the full breadth of local and regional economic development.

Written by Dr. Glenn Athey

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A STRUCTURED GUIDE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS

"This is the handbook I wish someone had given me on day one. If it helps you think more clearly about your work, make better decisions, and ultimately achieve better outcomes for your community, it will have served its purpose."
— Dr. Glenn Athey

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Comprehensive

400 pages written with the local economic development practitioner in mind. Many case studies based on real practice around the world.

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Authoritative

The author has 32 years of experience working in local and regional economic development, in and with local and city governments, and has a Ph.D. in regional economic development.

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