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The Economics of Place-Based Policies

The Economics of Place-Based Policies

Gaubert, Cecile
Hanson, Gordon H.
Neumark, David

Hardcover

Series: National Bureau of Economic Research Conference Report

Business GeneralEconomicsGeneral Political Science

PREORDER - Expected ship date September 22, 2026

ISBN10: 0226848361
ISBN13: 9780226848365
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Published: Sep 22 2026
Pages: 368
Weight: 1.00
Language: English

A wide-ranging collection of research examining the intricate economics of place-based policies.

After decades of skepticism about place-based policies, recent initiatives such as Opportunity Zones and elements of the Inflation Reduction Act signal renewed policy interest in targeting economically distressed areas. This volume surveys empirical findings from the US and Europe on the effectiveness of these policies, explores new theoretical rationales for geographic targeting, and examines the institutional contexts that shape policy design and implementation. The contributors evaluate major place-based initiatives and consider nontraditional approaches to supporting regional economies, including large-scale industrial interventions, public employment reallocation, and economic development on Native American reservations.

This collection is not limited to empirical policy impact evaluations as it takes a broader-ranging perspective. The contributors present evaluation evidence while also emphasizing the features, implementation processes, and institutional settings that shape policy effectiveness. They address critical questions such as: What new insights from economic theory can inform the design of place-based policies? What lessons from past policies are reflected--or ignored--in current approaches? How does US policymaking compare with European practices, and what takeaways can be derived from the comparison of the two?

The Economics of Place-Based Policies provides policymakers with evidence-based guidance on the design of effective interventions while offering researchers a comprehensive foundation for future study of how public policy can address geographic economic disparities.

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