Community and economic development activities at Cornell focus on economic development plans, community development, special needs of poor and segregated communities, use of quantitative and qualitative methods to address social inequalities, and the politics of planning.

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to helping economic developers do their job more effectively and raising the profile of the profession. When we succeed, our members create more high-quality jobs, develop more vibrant communities, and generally improve the quality of life in their regions.