The promises and pitfalls of operationalizing inclusive growth

Waite, D. and Roy, G. (2022) The promises and pitfalls of operationalizing inclusive growth. Regional Studies, (doi: 10.1080/00343404.2022.2050201) (Early Online Publication)

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: Early Online Publication
• 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
• Journal Name: Regional Studies
• Publisher: Routledge
• ISSN: 0034-3404
• ISSN (Online): 1360-0591
• Published Online: 20 April 2022
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2022 The Author(s)
• First Published: First published in Regional Studies 2022
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a Creative Commons licence