Because space is not homogenous, economic activities occur in different locations. Understanding the reasons behind this and understanding exactly how industries are spatially organized is the central theme of this book. Industrial Location Economics discusses different aspects of industrial...

Knowledge Intensive Business Services (KIBS) are widely perceived as being important drivers of technological progress and innovation. KIBS are generally understood as depending, driving and thriving on knowledge exchanges and therefore, geographical proximity to markets, customers and suppliers...

The UK regional (and national) economic problem -- The economic performance of UK regions -- Debates regarding the economic role of cities : the UK experience in the light of international comparisons -- The UK's international economic engagement and the London "global city" argument -- The UK...