PA5511

How do we make our local economies work well for more people in a community, inclusive of the needs of workers, families, and youth that are most at risk of being left behind. This course provides an overview of a range of community economic development tools and strategies, as well as emergent and established debates around their use and implementation. Students will learn to think critically about the merits and limits of specific strategies, from industrial recruitment and business investment incentives to innovation districts and small business and entrepreneurial assistance. We will also explore the conditions that enable certain cities, regions, and communities to implement these strategies in more equitable and environmentally sensitive ways.

prereq: Grad or instr consent

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