Place-Based Policy Making in Modern Times

Productivity Puzzles by The Productivity Institute

Jan 16, 202600:50:41Government & Organizations

What does it really mean to grow a place? This episode unpacks the concept of place-based productivity and explores how it differs from traditional regional development. The discussion examines real-world examples and wh...

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