PA550 - Local Economic Development in Theory and Practice

Local economic development is a fascinating endeavor and field of study that requires familiarity with the essentials – the purpose of economic development, theories of policymaking, the political environment, and the role of stakeholders in local economic development decision-making. This course will examine local economic development in the United States from a historic perspective, theories and models of local economic development decision-making, the range of participants in the local economic development policy-making process, and current issues confronting citizens as well as public, private and nonprofit institutions in local communities and how these might be addressed through local economic development efforts.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3