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The Future of State and Local Economic Development Policy: What Research Is Needed

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  • Timothy J. Bartik, 2012. "The Future of State and Local Economic Development Policy: What Research Is Needed," Growth and Change, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 43(4), pages 545-562, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:growch:v:43:y:2012:i:4:p:545-562
    DOI: 10.1111/grow.2012.43.issue-4
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