"The main purpose of the book is to discuss new trends in the dynamic geography of innovation and argue that in an era of increasing globalization, two trends seem quite dominant: rigid territorial models of innovation, and localized configurations of innovative activities. The book brings...

Economic geography: transition and growth / Gordon L. Clark, Maryann P. Feldman and Meric S. Gertler -- Economic geography: the great half-century / Allen J. Scott -- Where in the world is the 'new economic geography'? / Paul Krugman -- Doing regulation / Jamie Peck -- The new economics of urban...

Sixty-six leading economists and geographers from around the world investigate the rival theories and perspectives that have sustained the development of economic geography. Building on the success of the hugely influential first edition, this volume offers a radically revised, updated, and...

The first fifteen years of the 21st century have thrown into sharp relief the challenges of growth, equity, stability, and sustainability facing the world economy. In addition, they have exposed the inadequacies of mainstream economics in providing answers to these challenges. This volume...