Building on the success of its predecessors, the Third Edition continues to
explore the theories of local economic development and address the dilemmas
communities face. Blakely and Bradshaw investigate planning processes,
analytical techniques, business and human resource development, as well as
high-technology economic development strategies. EDITORIAL REVIEWS
Written for students studying to become professional practitioners of local
economic development at the regional, agency, city, or county government or
neighborhood levels, this text explores theories of local economic development
and addresses the dilemmas communities face. Coverage includes planning
processes, analytical techniques, business and human resource development, and
high-technology economic development strategies. This third edition is updated
to reflect the