The purpose of this journal is to enhance understanding and knowledge of economic development from both theoretical and practical perspectives. The journal offers a channel for students, researchers, and practitioners to study major policy and managerial issues related to economic development at all levels of government. Emphasizing a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach, the journal will explore economic development issues from such aspects as development economics, political economy, development administration, regional and urban economic development, etc. Moreover, the journal focuses on not only the contribution of private and nonprofit organizations to economic development but also the important role of government, public policy and management, in economic development.