Regional Economics - 9781138855878

Taylor & Francis

Regional EconomicsAuthor(s): Roberta Capello\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138855878, 978-1138855878\nSynopsis\nThe second edition of Regional Economics provides a comprehensive and up-to-date treatment of regional economics. This fully revised edition includes key theoretical developments of the last ten years.\n\nTopics included span from the earliest location theories to the most recent regional growth theories. It is also is also enriched by the recent debate on smart specialization strategies recently developed by the EU for the design of new cohesion policies. \n\nKey elements covered in the new edition include:\n\nproximity and innovation theories\nthe concept of territorial capital \nthe debate on the role of agglomeration economies in urban growth\n\nThis textbook is for undergraduate students in regional and urban economics as well as spatial planning courses.