Local Economic Development in China and the United States: Strategies and Issues

    Authors

    K. T. Liou

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Public Adm. Rev.

    Keywords

    MARKET-ECONOMY; CLUSTERS; SYSTEM; REFORM; Public Administration

    Abstract

    Globalization stimulates local governments in China and the United States to step up their economic development efforts. What strategies are successful and why? Does industry cluster development lead to higher per capita income? What government infrastructure and incentives stimulate and nurture businesses? This article examines local economic development in China and the United States, comparing strategies and outlining challenging issues. Kuotsai Tom Liou of the University of Central Florida finds that local governments must play the leading role in sustainable development, as a partnership approach promotes collaboration among communities, industries, and other government entities. Policy implications and theoretical issues aimed to promote further comparative studies are presented.

    Journal Title

    Public Administration Review

    Volume

    69

    Publication Date

    1-1-2009

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    S29

    Last Page

    S37

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000271044100004

    ISSN

    0033-3352

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