Topics included span from the earliest location theories to the most recent regional growth theories. It is also is also enriched by the recent debate on smart specialization strategies recently developed by the EU for the design of new cohesion policies.
Key elements covered in the new edition include:
This textbook is for undergraduate students in regional and urban economics as well as spatial planning courses.
Roberta Capello is Full Professor of Regional and Urban Economics, Politecnico di Milano, Italy.