Mark Henry--Emeritus Professor of Applied Economics, Co-Coordinator of the Regional Economic Development Research Laboratory, and Co-Director of the University Center for Economic Development at Clemson University--passed away on July, 23 2012 after a courageous seven year battle with cancer.

The concept of regional competitiveness is increasingly popular among academics and policymakers as indicated by reports that rank or grade regional economies. Competitiveness in these studies generally is measured by growth rates in population, employment, and per capita income. This paper...

This paper provides an overview of the concepts of regional competitiveness, including definitions, conceptual models, measurements, and the benefits and shortcomings of following a strategy to enhance competitiveness. Next, city-region rankings and indices of competitiveness are reviewed and...

This study investigates the influence of school quality (measured at the high school level) on 1980 to 1990 population and employment change for nonmetropolitan fringe and hinterland census tracts in South Carolina. A Boarnet variation of the Carlino-Mills model is used to examine the...

Endogenous community development receives much attention as an economic development strategy for rural areas. The literature suggests that endogenous development is more likely to occur in "smart communities" -communities characterized by empowered individuals, skilled leadership, innovative...