Balance Between Local Economic Development And Environmental Sustainability: A Multi-Level Governance Perspective

Keywords

economic development; governance; Local sustainability

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This study seeks to explain why U.S. local governments utilize environmental sustainability to promote economic development. Economic development and environmental protection need not be competing objectives, but rather, environmental protection can enhance local economic competitiveness. Using data from the ICMA Economic Development Survey, this study tests an empirical model that includes state sustainability initiatives, participation in climate protection networks, and political attitudes toward economic development as predictors of local policy decisions. The findings reinforce a multi-level governance perspective on explaining the balance cities seek to achieve between environmental protection and economic growth.

Publication Date

9-18-2016

Publication Title

International Journal of Public Administration

Volume

39

Issue

11

Number of Pages

803-811

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1080/01900692.2015.1035787

Socpus ID

84955088499 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84955088499

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