Competitive bidding and regional development in the UK

Authors
Brooksbank, D Connolly, M Morgan, B
Citation
D. Brooksbank et al., Competitive bidding and regional development in the UK, PUBL MONEY, 19(2), 1999, pp. 7-12
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Politucal Science & public Administration
Journal title
PUBLIC MONEY & MANAGEMENT
ISSN journal
09540962 → ACNP
Volume
19
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
7 - 12
Database
ISI
SICI code
0954-0962(199904/06)19:2<7:CBARDI>2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
This article examines competitive bidding among development agencies. Same commentators argue that English regions are at a disadvantage compared with Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales in attracting Foreign Direct Investme nt (FDI). The authors look at the evidence on the attraction of FDI to the regions of the UK and discuss some of the arguments about unfair advantage. The impact of the Regional Development Agencies on FDI and the need for a concordat are also discussed.