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Perceptions of Regional Economic Development: Can Win—Lose Become Win—Win?

Victoria Gordon

Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, USA, victoria.gordon{at}wku.edu

This study extends previous research that explored the perceptions of economic development decision makers in Illinois regarding regional economic development competition and cooperation.This research project further contributes to an understanding of the interlocal cooperative interactions that exist between and among local governments.The author uses a qualitative approach using in-depth interviews conducted in 2006-2007 of participants within selected regions of Missouri, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. In 2002, communities participated in cooperative efforts, understood the benefits of cooperation, and expressed a willingness to cooperate in regional economic development efforts, however, the myriad obstacles to cooperation significantly curtailed cooperative efforts; now, the communities examined in Missouri, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee have moved to actual cooperative action. Interviewees recognize that they must cooperate to be successful in economic development efforts— suggesting perhaps that economic development previously perceived as an inherently win—lose game has become a win—win arrangement.

Key Words: regional economic development • cooperation • competition • interlocal relations

Economic Development Quarterly, Vol. 23, No. 4, 317-328 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/0891242409341972
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