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Time To Throw Away The Old Economic Development Playbook, Hrishue Mahalaha Sep 2021

Time To Throw Away The Old Economic Development Playbook, Hrishue Mahalaha

eJournal of Public Affairs

Rural communities are struggling to establish a sound economic footing in the age of globalization. The article suggests that community leaders consider a more expansive view on how to recraft a community north star. Based on the work that the author has conducted over the last 5 years in various rural communities in Missouri, the article also summarizes a set of key learnings and practical steps that local leaders can take to catalyze positive change.