Seit der "Öffnung des Ostens" befindet sich das Regionalsystem Europas im Umbruch. Die Autoren untersuchen diesen Prozeß exemplarisch für die deutsch-polnische Grenzregion. In diesem Buch geht es um die konkreten Voraussetzungen und Hindernisse einer regionalökonomischen Regeneration. Auf...

Over the past decade the 'cluster model' has been seized on as a tool for promoting competitiveness, innovation and growth on local, regional and national scales. However, despite its popularity there is much about it that is problematic, and in some respects the rush to employ 'cluster ideas'...

The aim of this book is to present a much-needed conceptualization of 'the learning region'. The editors scrutinize key concepts and issues surrounding this phenomenon, which are then discussed in the context of recent literature. This unique conceptualization of the learning region presents a...