I’ve put out some drafts of The Local and Regional Economic Development Handbook to a few colleagues and collaborators for their response, insights and hopefully some words of recommendation…
WHAT PROFESSIONALS AND EXPERTS ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS BOOK:
“The breadth and depth of the evidence is impressive, written by someone who has worked extensively in local economic development for many years and is presented in a clear and accessible way. It should be essential reading for all practitioners, policy makers and leaders who want to bring about real change in the places they serve.” PROFESSOR PETER TYLER, UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
“Glenn Athey has for decades been a leader in practitioner-based learning of how to understand and address local economic change. This impressive volume is intellectually rigorous and full of insight. Place professionals that need to take the economic consequences of their ‘silo’ actions more seriously should start reading now.” PROFESSOR DUNCAN MACLENNAN, UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
“If you work in economic development, this will become your go-to resource. I love the practical focus, the case studies and the relentless focus on making lives and communities better.” ADAM BREEZE, INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION SPECIALIST, DIRECTOR, STATE OF TENNESSEE FOR UK & IRELAND
“An exceptionally comprehensive and authoritative guide to local and regional economic development, combining deep expertise with practical, real world insight.” BEN GARDINER, CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER AND DIRECTOR AT CAMBRIDGE ECONOMETRICS
“This handbook bridges the gap between theory and practice beautifully. A must-read for local government leaders, planners, and economic development professionals alike.” PROFESSOR SAMI MAHROUM, CEO, SPARK X, A POLICY ADVISORY FIRM
“A ‘must have’ for anyone in the place-based economic field and provides valuable insights from Glenn’s extensive practical experience.” SARAH MURRAY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE, FORTH GREEN FREEPORT
“This is a must read book and an added value accessary to anyone involved in economic development. You will learn a lot from his book and it is articulated in a way where you can translate good practice into your own locality.” CLIVE GIBBON, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES MANAGER, BOLTON COUNCIL
Released on 27 April 2026 click here to buy.
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