Globalization affects regional economies in a broad spectrum of aspects, from labor market conditions and development … that characterize globalization. The chapters of this volume, written by an international cast of eminent regional … and understanding enormous changes underway in regional economies around the world. …

After a description of the new forms of globalization currently shaping our world, and of their possible spatial … effects, the book highlights which European regions have in the past succeeded in taking advantage of globalization trends and … different assumptions of how globalization trends will develop, identifying the regional winners and losers for each scenario …