Cities and economic development: Does the city limits story still apply?

被引:24
作者
Basolo, V [1 ]
Huang, CY
机构
[1] Univ Calif Irvine, Dept Urban & Reg Planning, Irvine, CA 92717 USA
[2] Feng Chia Univ, Dept Land Econ, Taichung, Taiwan
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D O I
10.1177/089124240101500407
中图分类号
F0 [经济学]; F1 [世界各国经济概况、经济史、经济地理]; C [社会科学总论];
学科分类号
0201 ; 020105 ; 03 ; 0303 ;
摘要
The dominant explanation for city policy choices over the past two decades has been the city limits story. This scenario represents the application of public choice theory to local policy making. Theorists argue that rational self-interest by cities compels local elected officials to favor developmental policies and compete with other jurisdictions. Inefficient economic development outcomes and evolving trends in the practice of economic development prompt a reevaluation of the city limits story as the primary explanation for economic development policies. This research investigates, the influence of intercity competition and other factors on the support for economic development by cities. Results from regression analyses using data from a sample survey of U.S. local economic development professionals reveal virtually no support for the city limits story. However, the population needs within cities, the support of elected officials, and the existence of formal economic development planning did influence support for economic development.
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页码:327 / 339
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