data from the 1986, 1991, 1996 and 2001 Censuses to examine the long-run impact that these reforms had on local communities … structural reform on local communities - an employment-based measure, a population measure and a housing price measure - and … examine the persistence of these shocks over time. We find that communities which experienced smaller employment shocks have …

Purpose – To examine communities that temporarily demonstrated successful social and economic success, but regressed … authors analyse events in two communities that have experienced disentrepreneurship. Findings – The authors attribute three … constraints, and failure to adequately diversify the economic environment. It is believed that further study of communities that …

intended to empower communities may result in local authorities recentralising their positions. Originality/value – The paper …