TY - BOOK AU - Miller,Mark M. TI - Economic development for everyone: creating jobs, growing businesses, and building resilience in low-income communities SN - 9781138647107 (pbk.) AV - HN90.C6 M55 2017 U1 - 307.140973 23 PY - 2017/// CY - Abingdon, Oxon, New York, NY PB - Routledge KW - Community development KW - United States KW - Economic development KW - Poverty KW - Equality N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Part I. Foundations of economic development and low-income communities -- Who cares? What are the realities facing low-income populations and communities in the US today? -- Why bother? Who cares about the future of low-income communities? -- What's the use? What can mainstream economic development contribute to low-income communities? -- Part II. Five dynamic dimensions of economic development for low-income communities -- Empower your residents: begin with basic education -- Enhance your community: build on your existing assets -- Encourage your entrepreneurs -- Diversify your economy -- Sustain your development ER -