This text explores the processes which have led to an increase in local economic initiatives and policies supporting local-level development over the last decade. Through a critical analysis of past conceptualizations of local government, a theoretical approach is elaborated which interrelates local agency, locality and restructuring issues. The approach is developed in a Southern European context, with specific reference to Portugal. Analysis of the growth of local economic activity in Portugal and in-depth examination of two distinctive localities, permits the identification of both potentialities and constraints for local economic policy. The book concludes by arguing for a wider conception of local development; one which is not narrowly focused on economic factors.
- ISBN10 1856284840
- ISBN13 9781856284844
- Publish Date 10 February 1995
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 21 April 2010
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Imprint Avebury
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 386
- Language English