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Economic Development & Urban Regeneration

Merseyside provides an interesting case study of a post-industrial city, urban regeneration, and the role of tourism and culture in economic development. According to Urry (1995), Liverpool was perhaps the world's first post-industrial city. Whilst the Merseyside economy is still recovering from the dramatic contraction of manufacturing and port-related activities, the renaissance of Merseyside is equally remarkable. This section provides information on the current health of the economy, the growth of the service industries, and urban regeneration initiatives.

Topics include:

• The Merseyside Economy
• Economic Development
• Urban Regeneration
• References and Further Reading