"This edited volume brings together a group of expert contributors to explore the opportunities and the challenges that Industry 4.0 (smart manufacturing) is likely to pose for regions, firms and jobs in Europe. Drawing on theory and empirical cases, it considers emerging issues like...

1. The recession and beyond : local and regional responses to the downturn / David Bailey and Caroline Chapain -- 2. The spatial impacts of the recession / Naomi Clayton -- 3. The impact of the recession on businesses / Nigel Berkeley, David Jarvis and Jason Begley -- 4. The impacts of the...

Integrating both theoretical and practical research in a clear and accessible structure, covering economic, social and territorial issues, 'European Cohesion Policy' provides a systematic view of the various stages of the whole policy cycle

Introduction to small cities : how to describe/define them? -- Small cities in a world of mega-cities -- What are the strengths and weaknesses of smaller cities? -- Is size important? -- Public policy and small cities in North America -- Public policies and small cities in the European Union --...