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Do you want to be great at economic development?
I mean the question literally, and I think everyone in this field should answer it. Not “do you want your place to prosper” – everyone wants that, the way everyone wants good weather. I mean: does your institution intend to become genuinely excellent at the discipline...
Economic Innovation Group: What layoffs hide about the real problem with the job market
Source: Economic Innovation Group Author: Stephen Leverton Date published: 2026-05-28 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The post What layoffs hide about the real problem with the job market appeared first on Economic Innovation Group. View...
RSA Main: 2026 Territory, Politics, Governance Best Paper Award
Source: RSA Main Author: Alex Holmes Date published: 2026-05-28 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Watch as Zack Taylor, Editor in Chief of Territory Politics Governance presents the award for the Territory, Politics, Governance Best Paper...
Supercool Ltd: NEET analysis: One in six could be NEET by end of the decade, finds IPPR
Source: Supercool Ltd Author: Liam Evans Date published: 2026-05-28 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] New analysis of today’s NEET figures by IPPR finds that:On current trends, the number of young people who are NEET could rise from around...
Local Economies (UK): Nissan scraps Sunderland e-axle plan as EV sales struggle
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Stewart Burnett Date published: 2026-05-28 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Sunderland once served as Nissan's flagship EV plant, but it's increasingly relegated to the role of a minor player as cost cuts...
Supercool Ltd: Milburn review: We’re letting down an entire generation, says IPPR
Source: Supercool Ltd Author: Liam Evans Date published: 2026-05-27 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Responding to the warning from Alan Milburn, Harry Quilter-Pinner, executive director at IPPR, said: “An entire generation is being let...
Econ Dev Show Podcast – Economic Development: Economic Development 220: The Hidden Cost of Becoming Cool with Jon Roberts
Source: Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development Author: unknown Date published: 2026-05-27 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Social Network Quick Links View original article at:
Combined Authorities (England): City of Austin Promotes ‘Live Music Capital of the World’ on International Stage
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: unknown Date published: 2026-05-27 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment is sending three Austin bands to the United Kingdom during the first week of...
RSA Main: 2026 Regional Studies Best Paper Award
Source: RSA Main Author: Alex Holmes Date published: 2026-05-27 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Watch as Jennifer Clark, Editor in Chief of Regional Studies, presents the 2026 Regional Studies Best Paper award to Flavio Pinheiro,...