Government Consolidation and Economic Development in Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh

• Main Author: Archibald, Rae W. (auth)
• Other Authors: Sleeper, Sally (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: RAND Corporation 2008
• Subjects: Terrorism, armed struggle; Population & demography; Population Studies; Political Science
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

This report concludes that, although evidence is mixed and effects difficult to measure, consolidating the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County could enhance economic development by unifying leadership, improving policy direction and coordination, and sharpening economic-development initiatives....