This foreword by Jouke van Dijk, president of ERSA, explains why ERSA is publishing REGION.

This foreword by Jouke van Dijk, president of ERSA, explains why ERSA is publishing REGION.

This note introduces the special issue on Well-being in cities and regions: measurement, analysis and policy practices. After highlighting the importance of well-being research, this contribution provides a rationale for focusing on the local level rather than looking at country averages for...