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Local economic development (LED) is an approach to economic development, of note in the developing world that, as its name implies, places importance on activities in and by cities, districts and regions. Local economic development combines economic development activities, urban planning, infrastructure development and social development ...
The local development approach considers the endogenous potentialities of territories. Economic and non economic factors influence local development processes. Among the non economic factors, social, cultural, historical, institutional, and geographical aspects can be decisive in the process of local economic development. [3]
Localization and Urbanization Economies are two types of external economies of scale, or agglomeration economies.External economies of scale result from an increase in the productivity of an entire industry, region, or economy due to factors outside of an individual company.
The local multiplier effect (sometimes called the local premium) is the additional economic benefit accrued to an area from money being spent in the local economy.The concept has been taken up by advocates for "spend local" campaigns in addition to more formal treatments in the area of regional economic development.
Studies suggest that how well a local economy is doing can influence voters’ perceptions of how the country is doing as a whole. So TIME broke down the economic data in each of the seven top ...
The argument that "buying local" is good for the economy is questioned by many economic theorists. They argue that transportation costs actually account for a fraction of overall production prices, and that choosing less efficient local products over more efficient nonlocal products is an economic deadweight loss. Moreover, the community as a ...
The economics of location refers to the study of the factors that influence the location of economic activity and the spatial distribution of economic phenomena. This includes the study of how businesses and industries choose where to locate, how the location of economic activity affects the local economy and society, and how government ...
The first leg of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour consisted of 53 shows that served as a love story to local economies. As of August, the tour has grossed around $689 million, according to Pollstar -- but...