<i>'. . . wide-ranging in scope, both territorially . . . and in terms of topics covered . . . contributes significantly to our understanding of the ways and means by which regional economic development efforts are started and sustained.'</i>
- Jorg Mathias, Regional and Federal Studies,
<i>'. . . a well-conceived and structured book. . . . </i>Regional Cohesion and Competition in the Age of Globalization<i> is an interesting and well-designed book that would not disappoint readers who are interested in the reshaping of the world economy in recent years.'</i>
- Andres RodrIguez-Pose, Growth and Change,
Distinguished contributors discuss issues including the impact and implications of European expansion as well as developments in the Asia-Pacific region. They also examine the driving forces, backgrounds, obstacles and opportunities for regions to become powerful global players.
This highly topical book contains a wealth of empirical material and is underpinned by a thorough investigation of the theory and methodology of policy strategies for the positioning of regions in the new global economy. It will be a major source of reference for scholars, policymakers, economic planners and institutions alike in the field of regional science.