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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City Economies: London’s export power play: The idea that Brexit would somehow destroy the City was way off the mark, says ALEX BRUMMER
Source: City Economies Author: unknown Date published: 2025-11-17 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] London's export power play: The idea that Brexit would somehow destroy the City was way off the mark, says ALEX BRUMMERBy ALEX BRUMMER, CITY...
Local Growth and the United Kingdom: Getting Britain out of the hole
Source: Local Growth and the United Kingdom Author: lolikroli Date published: 2025-11-17 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] submitted by /u/lolikroli[link][comments] View original article at:
Local Economies (UK): ‘I think the city is falling apart’: Leicester braces for a make-or-break budget
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Phillip Inman Date published: 2025-11-16 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Anika* has a full-time job, but says she never eats in local cafes or restaurants and takes her lunch to work. The cost of living...
Local Economies (UK): Bristol to launch world-first ‘clean power hub’ for festivals and film crews
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Steven Morris Date published: 2025-11-16 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Artists including Billie Eilish and Neil Young and festivals across the world have taken action to make their concerts more...
Econ Dev Show Podcast – Economic Development: Economic Development 199: How Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Can Transform Local Economies with Martin Vanags
Source: Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development Author: unknown Date published: 2025-11-16 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Social Network Quick Links View original article at:
Bloomberg CityLab: Newark Airport Revamp Hinges on $45 Billion Port Authority Plan
Source: Bloomberg CityLab Author: Aashna Shah Date published: 2025-11-13 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Newark Liberty International Airport is expected to get a major facelift as part of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s...
Combined Authorities (England): Manchester celebrates national award for unlocking regional growth through lifelong learning
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: unknown Date published: 2025-11-13 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The Get the Nation Learning Awards have recognised Manchester City Council with their ‘Regional Growth Award’ for its success...
Supercool Ltd: In Search of the Scottish economy’s ‘low-hanging fruit’: IPPR Scotland responds to the Muscatelli report
Source: Supercool Ltd Author: Sukhada Tatke Date published: 2025-11-13 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] On Monday I was fortunate enough to attend the launch of the report ‘Regional Economic Development in Scotland’ prepared by Professor...
Local Economies (UK): Morgan Sindall starts £100m Manchester labs
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: The Construction Index Date published: 2025-11-13 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The ceremonial ground breaking photocallPlus Ultra Manchester is a purpose-built development providing 217,000 sq ft of...