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...

Regional Economic Policy in Europe presents a tightly focused selection of policy, empirical and theoretical perspectives on contemporary dimensions of regional economic policy in the EU. It concentrates on three areas; the dissimilarities and resulting convergence of disparate regions within...

Main description: New Wealth for Old Nations provides a guide to policy priorities in small or regional economies. It will be of interest to policymakers, students, and scholars seeking avenues to improved growth, greater opportunity, and better governance. Some of the world's leading economists...