CSMP25 - Players & economic change

Question 1

What is a player?

Answer 1

• A player is an individual or organisation with an interest and/or influence in actions, decisions or operations. Places are influenced by a range of players operating at different scales.

Question 2

Who are the players that influence economic change in places?

Answer 2

• Public Players
• Private Players (Businesses, can range from self-employed to TNC)
• Local communities
• Non-Governmental Organisations
• The EU
• Local Government
• National Government
• English Heritage

Question 3

How has the EU driven economic change in the UK between 1973-2020?

Answer 3

• Access to a large trade bloc, free of tariffs means a boost to European businesses and their ability to trade with wider markets
• Freedom of movement, providing access to a large number of workers
• They have deliberately targeted support in poorer regions, evening out regional inequalities