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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Cities & Communities | Brookings: Housing policy, inflation, and monetary policy
Source: Cities & Communities | Brookings Author: unknown Date published: 2026-02-06 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Editor's note: This paper was prepared as part of a Brookings Institution research project on supply-side issues affecting...
Cities & Communities | Brookings: Perspectives on supply chains and inflation
Source: Cities & Communities | Brookings Author: unknown Date published: 2026-02-06 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Editor's note: This paper was prepared as part of a Brookings Institution research project on supply-side issues affecting...
Combined Authorities (England): Treasury publishes renewed Green Book to help fund projects in ‘overlooked’ areas
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Rob Hakimian Date published: 2026-02-06 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The Treasury has published a slimmed‑down version of its Green Book, saying the updated guidance will change how...
Bloomberg CityLab: Milan’s Already Thinking About the Second Life of New Olympics Village
Source: Bloomberg CityLab Author: Linda Poon, Micah Barkley Date published: 2026-02-05 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Also today: What happens when the Winter Olympics can’t rely on winter, and NY Governor Hochul gets a key endorsement for...
Cities & Communities | Brookings: Turning the data center boom into long-term, local prosperity
Source: Cities & Communities | Brookings Author: unknown Date published: 2026-02-05 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The AI goldrush roars on. Hyperscalers like Google and artificial intelligence (AI) upstarts like OpenAI continue to pour...
Local Economies (UK): ‘The way people consume music is always evolving, and it’s our job to stay ahead.’
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: unknown Date published: 2026-02-05 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] MBW’s Inspiring Women series profiles female executives who have risen through the ranks of the business, highlighting their career...
The Strategist: Rebalancing Australia’s industrial policy for the critical-mineral future
Source: The Strategist Author: Naoise McDonagh Date published: 2026-02-04 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] While the government’s Future Made in Australia Act is framed as an economic security initiative, its largest funding commitments are...
SmartCitiesWorld News: Vancouver reaffirms commitment to building healthy, inclusive city
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2026-02-04 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Vancouver reaffirms commitment to building healthy, inclusive cityMayor Sim said the strategy will help ensure that...
Supercool Ltd: The Great North Partnership could help unlock billions, says IPPR North
Source: Supercool Ltd Author: Maeve Schaffer Date published: 2026-02-04 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The leading think tank in the north of England says The Great North partnership and government should act collaboratively to establish...