The analysis of complex networks has recently received considerable attention. The work by Albert and Barabási presented a research challenge to network analysis, that is, growth of the network. The present paper offers a network analysis of the spatial commuting network in Germany. First, we...

The paper analyses industrial migration in the Federal Republic of Germany. The investigation proceeds from the hypothesis that firms have a strong preference to remain in situ. Consequently, in order to explain industrial migration, the conditions necessary to induce a willingness to move have...

Inhalt des Buchs sind die Referate und Diskussionen der 13. August Lösch-Tage, die 1996 in Heidenheim an der Brenz stattfanden. Das Thema wird in drei Schwerpunkten "Soziale Transformation", "Regionalpolitische Herausforderungen" und "Siedlungsentwicklung" behandelt. Den Abschluß bildet das...

This important new book provides a valuable set of studies on spatial dynamics, emerging networks and modelling efforts. It employs interdisciplinary concepts alongside innovative trajectories to highlight recent advances in analysing and modelling the spatial economy, transport networks,...

<Para ID="Par1">We show that key functions are spatially clustered with, or dispersed from, each other even within manufacturing industries in West Germany, and that these clustering or dispersion patterns have changed significantly during recent decades. Estimating levels and changes (1992–2007) of...</para>