Regional and Local Economic Development and Policies in Sustainable Economy

Dear Colleagues,

In this Special Issue, we delve into the regional and local economic development planning and policies within the context of sustainability and a resilient economy. We particularly encourage papers that scrutinize the sustainable aspects of regional and local economic activities in the post-COVID era. This could encompass studies focusing on:

• The regionalization of global supply chains.
• The emergence of remote work as a significant economic force.
• Building economic resilience by diversifying the economic base and investing in adaptable and resilient industries.
• The role of restoration and mitigation in economic development.

• Economic impact analysis and input-output assessments that factor in environmental and workforce development considerations.
• Strategies for reintegrating former coal industry workers into sustainable sectors.
• The exploration of fourth-wave economic development policies, especially those that consider the implications for a sustainable economy (e.g., as discussed by Rickett et al. in 2023).
• Innovative approaches to recreation, tourism, and other economic development alternatives for regions historically dependent on resource extraction as their economic foundation.
• The role of sustainable agriculture practices in enhancing food security, promoting local economies, and preserving the environment.

In this Special Issue, we invite both original research articles and comprehensive reviews. We eagerly await your valuable contributions.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Reference:

1. Ricket, A.L.; Jolley, G.J.; Knutsen, F.B.; Davis, S.C. Rural Sustainable Prosperity: Social Enterprise Ecosystems as a Framework for Sustainable Rural Development. Sustainability 2023, 15, 11339.

Dr. Jason Jolley
Guest Editor

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• regional economic development
• local economic development
• economic impact analysis