Basic Economic Development Strategies and Using Socio-economic Data

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Basic Economic Development Strategies and Using Socio-economic Data

Contact:

Daniel Otto
Department of Economics
180A Heady Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011

Timothy O. Borich
Community and Regional Planning Department
286 College of Design
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011
(515) 294-0220, (515) 294-4015 fax

By the end of the program, participants can gather and analyze community economic data, understand the relative performance of their local economy, understand the general functioning of a sustainable economy, understand models and strategies for local economic development.

Format & Time Required:

The training is organized as 8-10 educational modules lasting 90-120 minutes.
They are currently used as a classroom lecture format. We are working with a studio to produce the material as DVD recording for use in local training and distance education activities.

Topic: Economic Development

North Central Regional Center for Rural Development
Iowa State University
107 Curtiss Hall
Ames, IA 50011-1050
(515) 294-8321, (515) 294-3180 fax

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Last updated August 31, 2004.