Most developed economies, including single-industry and resource dependent rural or small town regions, are transforming rapidly as a result of social, politica

This book advances our understanding of resource-dependent regions in developed economies in the 21st Century. It explores how rural and small town places are w

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In response to both policy and conceptual debates, alternative narratives have begun to emerge about territorial governance and policymaking. As local and regio

In today’s global knowledge economy, competition for the best and brightest workers has intensified. Highly skilled workers are an asset to companies, knowled