Toward an Economic Development Strategy for the County of Middlesex

Author

Stephen Evans, Western University

Date of Award

8-1-1997

Degree Type

Major Research Paper

Degree Name

Master of Public Administration

Program

Political Science

Supervisor

Keating, Michael

Geographical Areas

Middlesex County

Abstract

This paper examines the factors that are necessary in the successful adoption of an economic development strategy in Middlesex County based on an analysis of Census data pertaining to population, gender, age, income, education, employment, housing, and agriculture and an investigation of the governance issues in the region. The findings reveal that in order to overcome conflict among constituent municipalities and foster a sense of cooperation between them, decisions about economic development initiatives must be removed from the political realm and placed in the hands of local, appointed business actors.

Recommended Citation

Evans, Stephen, "Toward an Economic Development Strategy for the County of Middlesex" (1997). MPA Major Research Papers. 21.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/lgp-mrps/21