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The Theory and Practice of Local Governance and Economic Development /

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This book provides a comparative study of the use of partnerships and new forms of governance to achieve policy goals that promote economic and social development. In addition to a consideration of the theoretical challenges posed by these institutional developments, the book reviews recent experien...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Considine, Mark (Editor), Giguère, Sylvain (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Palgrave Macmillan UK : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2008.
Subjects:
Economics.
Development Economics.
Economic Systems.
Economic Theory/Quantitative Economics/Mathematical Methods.
Industrial Organization.
Regional/Spatial Science.
Development economics.
Industrial organization.
Regional economics.
Space in economics.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This book provides a comparative study of the use of partnerships and new forms of governance to achieve policy goals that promote economic and social development. In addition to a consideration of the theoretical challenges posed by these institutional developments, the book reviews recent experiences in Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (XIII, 271 pages)
ISBN:9780230582682
DOI:10.1057/9780230582682