Susan Giles Bischak

Fundamentals of Economic Development Finance, Third Edition Susan Giles Bischak

Fundamentals of Economic Development Finance, Third Edition picks up where the Second Edition left off in 2011. At that time the global economy was still struggling - dealing with the Great Recession and its recovery. The change has begun to shift to a true partnership with the private sector, community leaders, public sector, lenders, and investors building a new dynamic team. The players are using processes to forge a binding mission to enhance the quality of life in the communities where the needs must be met. The deal is alive - the players are changing. Sustainable growth is happening now. Fundamentals of Economic Development Finance, Third Edition provides the reader with a "hands-on" approach for public-private partnerships. Adding in the newer tools for policymakers, community leaders, developers, and lenders to prepare and evaluate the strategic business plan, additional investment dollars come into play. The author, a highly experienced economic development finance professional, walks the reader through each step of the financial plan. The book includes case studies, real-world examples, checklists, and exercises, together with the steps to prepare a business plan to meet the needs of urban and rural communities across the globe. The book is used as an academic tool for undergraduate and graduate students and an essential tool for policymakers, internal teams within the public and private sectors, seminars and conferences for policymakers. The eBook published at this same time will enable the reader to use both publications together and give the reader the ability to opt in for one or the other so that the global community will understand and use the processes set forth in both publications.