The book aims to explore the regional innovation capability of China, especially how the frontier regions of China (Guangdong, Jiangsu, Beijing, Shanghai, Zhejiang and Tianjin) transform themselves from an investment-driven economy into an innovation-driven one. With detailed case, data and...

In Zeiten der Megatrends „Globalisierung“ und „Demografischer Wandel“ stehen neben Unternehmen auch Regionen zur Erreichung ihrer Wachstumsziele im Wettbewerb um wertvolle Ressourcen. Um die Attraktivität des Standortes zu erhöhen und somit Anreize für Unternehmen, (hochqualifizierte)...

Neben der demografischen Entwicklung in Deutschland führen auch allgemeine Tendenzen am Arbeitsmarkt dazu, dass sich vielerorts Regionen entvölkern. Die Auswirkungen regionaler Schrumpfungsprozesse betreffen nahezu alle Bereiche einer Region, wie beispielsweise Wirtschafts- und...

This book discusses the latest theoretical advances in regional innovation research, presents empirical cases involving the development of regional innovation systems (RISs), and explores regional innovation policy approaches. Grounded in the extensive literature on RISs, it addresses...

Applying the principles of Optimal Control Theory to the problem of regional allocation of investment can be a useful tool for demonstrating how the trade-off between regional equity and overall efficiency can be overcome. This book poses the following questions: are spatial inequalities harmful...

This volume focuses on frontiers in regional research and identifies trends and future developments in the areas of innovation, regional growth and migration. It also addresses topics such as mobility, regional forecasting, and regional policy, and includes expert contributions on disasters,...

Regional areas are key building blocks of society in many countries. This compilation uses Australian case study examples to demonstrate how regional areas are uniquely well-placed to contribute to national goals in innovation, infrastructure provision, water and food security, environmental...

Introduction -- Part I: Service Industries: Growth Factors, Globalization and Innovation -- Part II: Regional Aspects of FDI in Services, Export Decisions, Productivity and Employment -- Part III: Location of Service Industries: Cities, Internationalization, the Case of Some Specific Activities...

This contributed volume is the first book in English to offer a current and critical vision of regional problems and policies in the countries of Latin America. The book is in three main parts: a general overview of regional processes and trends in Latin America as a whole; country-level coverage...