The commitment of companies to corporate sustainability has been frequently discussed in
theory and practice. Such a commitment to corporate sustainability demands a strategic …

This review outlines several key aspects of the new rural-urban interface and the growing
interpenetration of American rural and urban life. The historical coincidence of spatial and …

With rapid urban expansion and loss of open space, attractive local landscapes will continue
to gain importance in location decisions and on political agendas. The present study reviews …

The intent of this research is to explore changes in US rural poverty rates from 1990 to 2000.
Using Geographically Weighted Regression (GWR) I focus on spatial variations in the role of …

In this article, the authors present arguments for a more interdisciplinary approach to
community economic development. Building an alternative paradigm that includes six …

Population growth in rural areas characterized by high levels of natural amenities has
recently received substantial research attention. A noted concern with amenity‐driven rural …

Contemporary resource management practice and rural development planning increasingly
emphasize the integration of resource extractive industries with non‐market‐based …

Provides a comprehensive look at local economic development and public policy, placing
special emphasis on quality of life and sustainability. It draws extensively on case studies …

Abstract K e S. and F eser E. Count on the growth-pole strategy for regional economic
growth? Spread–backwash effects in Greater Central China. Regional Studies. This paper …

This study examines two important issues concerning the evaluation of business location
factors. First, in contrast to many analyses that seek to determine the influence of a single …