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Policy, Strategy and Intelligence [ED Academy]

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18 Lessons

This Policy, Strategy and Intelligence course focuses on how to develop robust economic policies and strategies informed by data-driven insights. Topics covered include: • Understanding Economics and Economic Trends • The Role of Policy in Local and Regional Economic Development • The Role of Strategy • Being Informed - The Role of Intelligence, Evidence, Foresighting, Forecasting and Analysis

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Essential Economics for Local and Regional Economic Development

Introduction and Why Some Fundamentals of Economics Helps You as an Economic Developer

Preview

Core Economic Principles for Economic Developers

Applying Economic Concepts to Local and Regional Economic Development

Conclusion, Assignment and Workbook

The Role of Policy in Local and Regional Economic Development

Introduction: Policy Is Foundational and Profoundly Shapes the Economy and Local and Regional Economic Development

Preview

The Role of Policy in Economies and Markets and its Relevance to Local and Regional Economic Development

The Policy Process

Case Studies and Conclusions (with assignment and workbook)

The Role of Strategy in Local and Regional Economic Development

Introduction to the Role of Strategy

Preview

Strategy: Principles, Types and Approaches

The 10-Stage Strategy Process

Case Studies in Local and Regional Economic Strategy

Conclusion, Assignment and Workbook

Being Informed - The Role of Intelligence, Evidence, Foresighting, Forecasting and Analysis

Introduction - Why is Being Informed and Basing Your Plans and Decisions on Evidence so Important?

Preview

Principles of Using Evidence, Intelligence and Analysis in Local and Regional Economic Development

Practical Insights Into Using Evidence and Intelligence to Inform Strategy and Practice

Who Does the Research and Intelligence Function? What is Your Role?

Real-World Case Studies, Assignment, Workbook and Conclusions