Cluster Analysis: A New Tool for Understanding the Role of the Inner City in a Regional Economy

Authors

  • Rob Melnick Arizona State University

Keywords:

Metropolitan Universities, Regional Economy, Economic Revitalization

Abstract

Research in two inner city areas of Phoenix and surrounding suburbs documents the importance of analyzing a metropolitan areas economy from the perspective of industry clusters before determining economic development policies and strategies for urban revitalization. In addition, the project reveals lessons about the role of universities in urban economic revitalization.

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Published

1997-01-01