"The United States used to be a country where ordinary people could expect to improve their economic condition as they moved through life. For millions of us, this is no longer the case. Many Americans today have a lower standard of living as adults than they had in their parents' homes as...

Redefining the field of local economic development -- Sectoral development strategies for new and old industries -- Brownfield redevelopment for equitable community revitalization -- Industrial retention : multiple strategies for keeping manufacturing strong -- Commercial revitalization in...