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Cable and local economic development: Local authority roles and responses

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  • David Gibbs
  • David Devins

    (Policy Research Institute at Leeds Metropolitan University)

  • Geraint Hughes

    (Policy Research Institute at Leeds Metropolitan University)

  • Keith Tanner

    (Department of Environmental and Geographical Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University)

Abstract

Outline There has been much recent comment about the development of the "information superhighway" and the opportunities that this will create for economic development. Yet elements of such a superhighway are already in place through the activities of cable companies in the UK This paper outlines the development of cable to date and examines the response of local authorities to such developments.

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  • David Gibbs & David Devins & Geraint Hughes & Keith Tanner, 1996. "Cable and local economic development: Local authority roles and responses," Local Economy, London South Bank University, vol. 10(4), pages 354-364, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:loceco:v:10:y:1996:i:4:p:354-364
    DOI: 10.1080/02690949608726298
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    1. Gibbs, David, 0. "Telematics and urban economic development policies : Time for caution?," Telecommunications Policy, Elsevier, vol. 17(4), pages 250-256, May.
    2. Cornford, James & Gillespie, Andrew, 1993. "Cable systems, telephony and local economic development in the UK," Telecommunications Policy, Elsevier, vol. 17(8), pages 589-602, November.
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