CRP 4170 - Economic Development: Firms, Industries, and Regions

Fall. 3 credits. Student option grading.

Co-meets with CRP 5170.

Staff.

Economic development describes the sustained, purposeful actions of policy makers and community leaders to improve the standard of living and economic health of a city or region. Economic development action arenas include development of human capital, critical infrastructure, industry competitiveness, and social inclusion. This comparative course introduces basic concepts and draws on cases from a variety of industries and national contexts. Particular attention is paid to economic development issues and policies in the United States.