"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...

The circular economy, roots and context -- Circularity, sustainability and labour in the circular industrial economy -- The circular industrial economy, a wealth of new opportunities -- The era of "R": the owner decides locally -- The era of "D": economic actors recovering resource assets decide...