B. Regional Economic Planning & Finance
Content:
With an increasingly globalised economy the importance of regions has increased. This module considers theories and policies which can explain the development of regional and local economies. It includes tools to analyse a region or locality, with a specific focus on how to analyse the development of local economies. It examines dynamic theories that focus on mechanisms to encourage the growth of regional economies; and considers the importance of these theories in terms of applied policy e.g. the neo-liberal focus on markets.
Learning outcomes:
- Analyse why the topic of regional economic planning and finance is important.
- Analyse what localism and space is and its importance in a globalising world.
- Analyse the traditional location theories, especially those dealing with competition.
- Discuss key explanations for regional growth and the importance of local institutions.
- Critically discuss the history and practice of regional development.
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