An Economic Development Toolbox: Strategies and Methods

This practical guide to economic development will help local governments analyze their economies and incorporate economic goals into comprehensive plans. It explains the forces that shape local economies and shows officials and planners how they can influence those factors by encouraging the development of infrastructure and promoting regional cooperation in creating jobs. The report is supplemented by a glossary and an extensive bibliography, as well as an interactive worksheet that can be used to evaluate economic development planning. Part of a study for Envision Utah's Quality Growth Strategy.