The promises and pitfalls of operationalizing inclusive growth

Waite, D. and Roy, G. (2022) The promises and pitfalls of operationalizing inclusive growth. Regional Studies, 56(11), pp. 1989-2000. (doi: 10.1080/00343404.2022.2050201)

Abstract

Inclusive growth is a resurgent concern for policymakers, raising questions about what economic development is for and the outcomes to be prioritised. This paper contributes to the literature by examining the opportunities and challenges emerging from attempts to operationalise inclusive growth in four regional contexts in Scotland. We show that applying inclusive growth ultimately rests on complex factors, from local leadership and autonomy, through to the guidance and analytical support provided by other orders of government. Implementing inclusive growth hinges, indeed, on securing incremental, practical change that is attentive to varied regional challenges.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Roy, Professor Graeme and Waite, David
• Authors: Waite, D., and Roy, G.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Urban Studies; College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Economics
• Journal Name: Regional Studies
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• ISSN: 0034-3404
• ISSN (Online): 1360-0591
• Published Online: 20 April 2022
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2022 The Authors
• First Published: First published in Regional Studies 56(11): 1989-2000
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a Creative Commons licence