Essential Economic Development
A Foundation Course for Local and Regional Economic Development
17 lessons, 2.5 hours. Learn the fundamentals of local and regional economic development for free.
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Access the course via our community learning site here. The 17 lessons are structured as follows:
1. Rationale for Local and Regional Economic Development
2. Overview of themes and functions
3. Understanding economics and economic trends
4. Megatrends
5. Theory of Economic Development
6. Policy
7. Strategy
8. Intelligence & insight
9. Industrial development & clusters
10. Enterprise & entrepreneurship
11. Inward investment / FDI
12. Labour markets
13. Education & skills
14. Economic Participation, Employability and Unemployment
15. Poverty & inequality
16. Place & infrastructure
17. Low carbon, climate change & sustainability
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Combined Authorities (England): Greater Manchester set for three new mayoral development corporations
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Eliza Parr Date published: 2026-02-12 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Greater Manchester set for three new mayoral development corporationsNews12.02.26by Eliza ParrGreater Manchester has set...
Regional Economies: Reduced immigration slowed population growth for the nation and most states, new census data show
Source: Regional Economies Author: unknown Date published: 2026-02-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Immigration has emerged as one of the most contentious issues in America today, with fierce debates over border security, deportation...
SmartCitiesWorld News: Chattanooga secures grant for quantum workforce development
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2026-02-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] At a glance Who: EPB. What: EPB has announced a Quantum Computing Fellowship to provide training and real-world...
Local Economies (UK): Britain announces biggest-ever clean energy auction
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: unknown Date published: 2026-02-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Britain announces biggest-ever clean energy auction Published by Jessica Casey, Editor Energy Global, Wednesday, 11 February 2026 12:00...
Local Economies (UK): Warner partners with UK-based music development organization Generator to ‘power new creative opportunities’ in North of England
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: unknown Date published: 2026-02-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] UK-based music development organization Generator and Warner Music UK have confirmed a new three-year partnership aimed at expanding...
Local Economies (UK): Miliband pledges up to £1bn for community green energy schemes
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Severin Carrell Scotland editor Date published: 2026-02-10 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The UK government is pledging to spend up to £1bn on community-owned green energy schemes in an effort to combat...
Texas Economic Development Blogs | TxEDC: Why Workforce Readiness Starts in the Classroom: Texas’ K–12 Advantage
Source: Texas Economic Development Blogs | TxEDC Author: Jessica Wu Date published: 2026-02-10 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] When business leaders talk about workforce readiness, the conversation often begins with community colleges,...
Upjohn Research: The ‘Abundance Movement’ Needs to Help Distressed Places, Not Just Booming Ones
Source: Upjohn Research Author: Timothy J. Bartik Date published: 2026-02-09 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] View original article at:
Upjohn Research: Superstars or Black Holes: Are Tech Clusters Causing Stagnation?
Source: Upjohn Research Author: Brian J. Asquith Date published: 2026-02-09 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] View original article at: