This paper presents conceptual and empirical reasons for moving from a thematically-regionally neutral innovation policy to a thematically and regionally focused innovation policy, in line with the smart specialization approach of the new cohesion policy framework. The paper starts by claiming...

The book spans a scientific research program elegantly developed by Roberto Camagni, an eminent regional scientist, who has offered ground-breaking ideas in regional and urban economics throughout his academic career. In addition to bringing together a selection of Professor Camagni’s most...

Contents: Chapter 1: Mapping industrial and territorial dimensions for the design of place-based innovation policies: The rationale of the book / Roberta Capello, Alexander Kleibrink and Monika Matusiak -- Part 1: Understanding the economic fabric of territories -- Chapter 2: Establishing the...