This book investigates the EU’s regional growth dynamics and, in particular, the reasons why peripheral and socio-economically disadvantaged areas have persis

The book provides conceptual and empirical insights into the complex relationship between knowledge flows and regional growth in the EU. The author critically s

The volume revolves around the Social-Fields-Approach (SOFIA) as an approach to conceptualisation and operationalisation for the purpose of empirical research.

This edited volume describes the spatial diffusion of knowledge and innovation using a large dataset at the regional level, and presents scientific evidence on

European Regional Growth is the result of three major influences. First, the ongoing integration of the European regional economies and the need to understand w