Theory of Local Economic Development

Subject: 
Economic Development (ECDEV)
Catalog number: 
601
Unit weight: 
0.50
Meet type: 
LEC
Cross-listing(s): 
GEOG-685
Requisites: 
N/A
Description: 
This course focuses on economic development for regions, communities and municipalities. We examine organizational structures and strategies that a community may employ to increase its capacity to control its destiny. Topics include: strategic economic planning, information management, partnerships, internet opportunities, entrepreneurship, incubators, tourism, sustainable development and healthy community initiatives. Finally, we critique various evaluation methods.
Topic titles: 
N/A
Faculty: 
Environment (ENV)
Academic level: 
GRD
Course ID: 
001843