Since 1995 there has been a worldwide innovation-led boom and subsequent slump meaning enormous change in regional economies. The new edition registers this cha

This book discusses the latest theoretical advances in regional innovation research, presents empirical cases involving the development of regional innovation s

This book places a central question: why are some regions in the world more successful in innovation than others? It aims to increase readers ́ understanding o

Since the first edition of this book in 1995, there has been a worldwide innovation-led economic boom and a subsequent slump, meaning enormous change has also o

The regional development of society and economy are closely related with innovative capacities. As the benefits of Regional information systems in establishing