The dynamics of local economies and deprived neighbourhoods

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North, D., Syrett, S. and CEEDR (Centre for Enterprise and Economic Development Research) 2006. The dynamics of local economies and deprived neighbourhoods. London Department of Communities and Local Government. https://doi.org/06NRU03866
TypeProject report
TitleThe dynamics of local economies and deprived neighbourhoods
AuthorsNorth, D., Syrett, S. and CEEDR (Centre for Enterprise and Economic Development Research)
Abstract

This report outlines the dynamics of local economies and how deprived neighbourhoods interact within the wider sub-regional context. The roles of different agencies is discussed, mapping how each contributes to the overall effort to bring prosperity to deprived neighbourhoods.

Research GroupCentre for Enterprise, Environment and Development Research (CEEDR)
PublisherDepartment of Communities and Local Government
Place of publicationLondon
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Print2006
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Deposited08 Feb 2010
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Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/06NRU03866
LanguageEnglish
Institution nameMiddlesex University
Department nameCEEDR (Centre for Enterprise and Economic Development Research)
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