Local Enterprise Zone Programs and Economic Development Planning: A Case Study of California and Four Mid-Atlantic States

摘要: This dissertation explores the underlying concepts of enterprise zones, assesses their effectiveness, and seeks to identify conditions under which zones work. It covers 70 in California, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania Virginia (roughly one-tenth nation's locally administered established before 1987). first reviews previous studies exposes common methodological problems theoretical weaknesses they confront. Pulling literature from industrial location, local economic development, taxation studies, it develops applies an analytical framework for classifying evaluating zone performance. measures performance terms difference percent changes employment business establishment between regions. Next, conducts a survey investigate how are structured managed. Combining results data, uses regression models determinants success. Finally, includes case three all with above-average further validate statistical findings provide insights on operation 'successful' zones. research finds that there is considerable variability among but most them do not adhere original laissez-faire conception In general, within differ little those its region. However, active management outreach by administrators tends improve Successful typically small, actively managed, simple program structure, located growing region, some basic location advantages. cannot link any specific development tool adopted Instead, find determined regional growth, initial conditions, size zone. income levels communities found barely changing even when experiencing rapid growth. Comments A submitted partial satisfaction requirements degree Doctor Philosophy City Regional Planning Graduate Division University Berkeley. Copyright 1996 Chun-cheung Sidney Wong. Wong was faculty Department & Planning, Pennsylvania, 2000 2007. thesis or available at ScholarlyCommons: http://repository.upenn.edu/penniur_papers/16 Local Enterprise Zone Programs Economic Development Planning: Case Study California Four Mid-Atlantic States