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An Analysis Of The Factors That Influence Regional Economic Development Cooperation, Terence G. Murphy
An Analysis Of The Factors That Influence Regional Economic Development Cooperation, Terence G. Murphy
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This dissertation is a comparative case study of regional cooperation in the field of economic development. In the 21st century global economy, proponents of regionalism have put forth fresh arguments for collective action. A regional approach to economic development activity presents a classic social dilemma: How can local officials collectively improve the economic prospects of a region, and remain autonomous to act in the best interest of the local community? This research examines the role of social capital in overcoming this social dilemma.
Three (3) comparable Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) form the empirical basis of this research. The Houston …