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Local Economic Development in the United States and Canada

Institutionalizing Policy Approaches

Wayne State University

Raymond A. Rosenfeld

Eastern Michigan University

This article examines local economic development goals and policies in Canada and the United States during a 7year period. The analysis is based on surveys of cities with a population greater than 10,000 in the two countries conducted in 1994 and 2001, allowing for an assessment of the extent of change versus stability in overall approach toward economic development. Economic development priorities in both U.S. and Canadian cities have remained relatively stable, focusing most heavily on traditional economic development strategies. Cities in both countries are tightening their focus on a traditional package of policies and thus appear to be institutionalizing their approaches. Whereas U.S. cities manifest a more passive role for government, Canadian cities reflect a more active role through partnerships that require an active professional staff.

Key Words: local economic development • comparative urban politics

The American Review of Public Administration, Vol. 34, No. 3, 277-292 (2004)
DOI: 10.1177/0275074004264293


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