Critical Reflections on Regional Competitiveness

Critical Reflections on Regional Competitiveness

Author: Gillian Bristow

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2010-04-05

Total Pages: 199

ISBN-13: 1135225214

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The book is structured into three parts. Part 1 introduces the concept of regional competitiveness by tracing its origins and exploring its different meanings in regional economic development. This will critically engage with political economy approaches to understanding the nature and dominance of the competitiveness discourse. Part 2 interrogates the pursuit of regional competitiveness in policy and practice. This critically evaluates the degree to which the pursuit of competitiveness is encouraging convergence in policy agendas in regions through an examination of key determinants of policy sameness and difference, notably benchmarking and devolved governance. Part 3 explores the limitations to regional competitiveness and explores whether and how its predominance in the policy discourse might be challenged by alternative agendas such as sustainable development and wellbeing. This focuses on the developing qualitative character of regional development.


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Download or read book Critical Reflections on Regional Competitiveness written by Gillian Bristow and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-04-05 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is structured into three parts. Part 1 introduces the concept of regional competitiveness by tracing its origins and exploring its different meanings in regional economic development. This will critically engage with political economy approaches to understanding the nature and dominance of the competitiveness discourse. Part 2 interrogates the pursuit of regional competitiveness in policy and practice. This critically evaluates the degree to which the pursuit of competitiveness is encouraging convergence in policy agendas in regions through an examination of key determinants of policy sameness and difference, notably benchmarking and devolved governance. Part 3 explores the limitations to regional competitiveness and explores whether and how its predominance in the policy discourse might be challenged by alternative agendas such as sustainable development and wellbeing. This focuses on the developing qualitative character of regional development.

Critical Reflections on Regional Competitiveness

Critical Reflections on Regional Competitiveness

Author: Gillian Bristow

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2010-04-05

Total Pages: 279

ISBN-13: 1135225206

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Since the early 1990s, governments and development agencies have become increasingly preoccupied with the pursuit of regional competitiveness. However, there is considerable confusion around what exactly regional competitiveness means, how it might be achieved, whether and how it can be measured, and whether it is a meaningful and appropriate goal for regional economies. The central aim of this book is to provide a comprehensive and critical account of these debates with reference to theory, policy and practice, and thus to explore the meaning and value of the concept of regional competitiveness. The book is structured into three parts. Part one introduces the concept of regional competitiveness by tracing its origins and exploring its different meanings in regional economic development. This will critically engage with political economy approaches to understanding the nature and dominance of the competitiveness discourse. Part two interrogates the pursuit of regional competitiveness in policy and practice. This critically evaluates the degree to which the pursuit of competitiveness is encouraging convergence in policy agendas in regions through an examination of key determinants of policy sameness and difference, notably benchmarking and devolved governance. Part three explores the limitations to regional competitiveness and explores whether and how its predominance in the policy discourse might be challenged by alternative agendas such as sustainable development and wellbeing. This focuses on the developing qualitative character of regional development. This volume critically engages with the theory and policy of regional competitiveness, thus providing the first integrated critique of the concept for undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as academics interested in regional development and policy. It will unpack the concept of regional competitiveness and explain its usefulness, limitations and policy appeal, as well as examining its sustainability in the light of evolving governance structures and the imperatives of broadening regional development agendas.


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Download or read book Critical Reflections on Regional Competitiveness written by Gillian Bristow and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-04-05 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the early 1990s, governments and development agencies have become increasingly preoccupied with the pursuit of regional competitiveness. However, there is considerable confusion around what exactly regional competitiveness means, how it might be achieved, whether and how it can be measured, and whether it is a meaningful and appropriate goal for regional economies. The central aim of this book is to provide a comprehensive and critical account of these debates with reference to theory, policy and practice, and thus to explore the meaning and value of the concept of regional competitiveness. The book is structured into three parts. Part one introduces the concept of regional competitiveness by tracing its origins and exploring its different meanings in regional economic development. This will critically engage with political economy approaches to understanding the nature and dominance of the competitiveness discourse. Part two interrogates the pursuit of regional competitiveness in policy and practice. This critically evaluates the degree to which the pursuit of competitiveness is encouraging convergence in policy agendas in regions through an examination of key determinants of policy sameness and difference, notably benchmarking and devolved governance. Part three explores the limitations to regional competitiveness and explores whether and how its predominance in the policy discourse might be challenged by alternative agendas such as sustainable development and wellbeing. This focuses on the developing qualitative character of regional development. This volume critically engages with the theory and policy of regional competitiveness, thus providing the first integrated critique of the concept for undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as academics interested in regional development and policy. It will unpack the concept of regional competitiveness and explain its usefulness, limitations and policy appeal, as well as examining its sustainability in the light of evolving governance structures and the imperatives of broadening regional development agendas.

Clusters and Regional Development

Clusters and Regional Development

Author: Bjorn Asheim

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2006-09-27

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 1134273606

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Using international examples, leading scholars present the first critical analysis of cluster theory, assessing the cluster notion and drawing out, not only its undoubted strengths and attractions, but also its weaknesses and limitations. Over the past decade the ‘cluster model’ has been seized on as a tool for promoting competitiveness, innovation and growth on local, regional and national scales. However, despite its popularity there is much about it that is problematic, and in some respects the rush to employ ‘cluster ideas’ has run ahead of many fundamental conceptual, theoretical and empirical questions. Addressing key questions on the nature, use and effectiveness of cluster models, Clusters and Regional Development provides the missing thorough theoretical and empirical evaluation.


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Download or read book Clusters and Regional Development written by Bjorn Asheim and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2006-09-27 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using international examples, leading scholars present the first critical analysis of cluster theory, assessing the cluster notion and drawing out, not only its undoubted strengths and attractions, but also its weaknesses and limitations. Over the past decade the ‘cluster model’ has been seized on as a tool for promoting competitiveness, innovation and growth on local, regional and national scales. However, despite its popularity there is much about it that is problematic, and in some respects the rush to employ ‘cluster ideas’ has run ahead of many fundamental conceptual, theoretical and empirical questions. Addressing key questions on the nature, use and effectiveness of cluster models, Clusters and Regional Development provides the missing thorough theoretical and empirical evaluation.

The Global Competitiveness of Regions

The Global Competitiveness of Regions

Author: Robert Huggins

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-06-27

Total Pages: 327

ISBN-13: 1135129053

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The aim of this book is to consider theoretically the notion of the global competitiveness of regions, as well as giving attention as to how such competitiveness may be empirically measured. With this in mind, the book has three specific objectives: first, to place the concept of regional competitiveness within the context of regional economic development theory; second, to present a rationale and method for quantifying the global competitiveness of regions; and, third, to undertake the most geographically widespread analysis of regional competitiveness differences across the globe. With regard to the third goal, the analysis incorporates more than 500 regions across Europe, North and South America, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and the so-called BRIC economies of Brazil, Russia, India, and China. The importance of the concept of competitiveness has increased rapidly in recent years, with the issues surrounding it becoming, at the same time, more empirically refined and theoretically complex. The focus on regions reflects the growing consensus that they are the primary spatial units that compete to attract investment, and it is at the regional level that knowledge is circulated and transferred, resulting in agglomerations, or clusters, of industrial and service sector enterprises. This growing acknowledgement of the region’s role as a key spatial unit of organisation has led to attention turning to competitiveness at a more regional level. The book explores the results of the World Competitiveness Index of Regions (WCIR), covering the rankings and results of the 2014 edition. The WCIR provides a tool for analysing the development of a range of regional economies across the globe. It enables an illustration of the changing patterns of regional competitiveness on the international stage to be generated. In fundamental terms, the WCIR aims to produce an integrated and overall benchmark of the knowledge capacity, capability, and sustainability of each region, and the extent to which this knowledge is translated into economic value and transferred into the wealth of the citizens of each region.


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Download or read book The Global Competitiveness of Regions written by Robert Huggins and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-06-27 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of this book is to consider theoretically the notion of the global competitiveness of regions, as well as giving attention as to how such competitiveness may be empirically measured. With this in mind, the book has three specific objectives: first, to place the concept of regional competitiveness within the context of regional economic development theory; second, to present a rationale and method for quantifying the global competitiveness of regions; and, third, to undertake the most geographically widespread analysis of regional competitiveness differences across the globe. With regard to the third goal, the analysis incorporates more than 500 regions across Europe, North and South America, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and the so-called BRIC economies of Brazil, Russia, India, and China. The importance of the concept of competitiveness has increased rapidly in recent years, with the issues surrounding it becoming, at the same time, more empirically refined and theoretically complex. The focus on regions reflects the growing consensus that they are the primary spatial units that compete to attract investment, and it is at the regional level that knowledge is circulated and transferred, resulting in agglomerations, or clusters, of industrial and service sector enterprises. This growing acknowledgement of the region’s role as a key spatial unit of organisation has led to attention turning to competitiveness at a more regional level. The book explores the results of the World Competitiveness Index of Regions (WCIR), covering the rankings and results of the 2014 edition. The WCIR provides a tool for analysing the development of a range of regional economies across the globe. It enables an illustration of the changing patterns of regional competitiveness on the international stage to be generated. In fundamental terms, the WCIR aims to produce an integrated and overall benchmark of the knowledge capacity, capability, and sustainability of each region, and the extent to which this knowledge is translated into economic value and transferred into the wealth of the citizens of each region.

2014 Annual Provincial and Regional Competitiveness Analysis for Greater China Economies

2014 Annual Provincial and Regional Competitiveness Analysis for Greater China Economies

Author: Khee Giap TAN

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2015-11-09

Total Pages: 355

ISBN-13: 9814730645

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After more than three decades of rapid growth, China is now entering into the New Normal Era, which will be characterised by slower but sustainable, quality growth for several decades to come. How China will fare under the New Normal Era matters not only for itself but also for its great impact on global prosperity. While presenting as the second instalment of ACI's annual tracking of the dynamics of competitiveness among 34 Greater China economies, this volume also includes the results of the inaugural regional competitiveness analysis for five regions of Greater China. As regional imbalance in socioeconomic advancement is a serious issue China has to face up to under the New Normal Era, the results of such competitiveness analysis at provincial and regional levels offer insights for policy-makers to help address concerns associated with the regional disparity in development, and facilitate industry leaders and other stakeholders in identifying challenges and opportunities for sound decision making.


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Download or read book 2014 Annual Provincial and Regional Competitiveness Analysis for Greater China Economies written by Khee Giap TAN and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2015-11-09 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After more than three decades of rapid growth, China is now entering into the New Normal Era, which will be characterised by slower but sustainable, quality growth for several decades to come. How China will fare under the New Normal Era matters not only for itself but also for its great impact on global prosperity. While presenting as the second instalment of ACI's annual tracking of the dynamics of competitiveness among 34 Greater China economies, this volume also includes the results of the inaugural regional competitiveness analysis for five regions of Greater China. As regional imbalance in socioeconomic advancement is a serious issue China has to face up to under the New Normal Era, the results of such competitiveness analysis at provincial and regional levels offer insights for policy-makers to help address concerns associated with the regional disparity in development, and facilitate industry leaders and other stakeholders in identifying challenges and opportunities for sound decision making.

2014 Provincial and Inaugural Regional Competitiveness Analysis

2014 Provincial and Inaugural Regional Competitiveness Analysis

Author: Khee Giap Tan

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2015-07-30

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 981466751X

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This book is a world-class report by the Asian Competitiveness Institute (ACI), updated annually to analyse Indonesia's competitiveness at both the 33 provincial levels and six regional groupings based on the central government's Master Plan for Acceleration and Expansion of Indonesia's Economic Development (MP3EI). With 104 indicators covering four environments, the study's unique methodology incorporates comparative strengths and weaknesses as well as applies Geweke causality analysis to a subset of indicators. Apart from scores and rankings, what-if policy simulations offer various provinces practical prescriptions to improve overall competitiveness to accelerate economic growth and development in a balanced, fair and sustainable way. Such qualitative and quantitative analyses in collaboration with various stakeholders generates an exciting pathway for Indonesia to attain its rightful place in both the Asian region and global contexts. Contents:2014 Competitiveness Ranking and Simulation Study for 33 Indonesian Provinces: An Annual Update2014 Inaugural Regional Competitiveness Ranking and Development Strategies for Indonesia: The Regional Policy PerspectiveCompetitiveness Analysis on the Sumatra RegionCompetitiveness Analysis on the Java RegionCompetitiveness Analysis on the Kalimantan RegionCompetitiveness Analysis on the Sulawesi RegionCompetitiveness Analysis on the Bali–Nusa Tenggara RegionCompetitiveness Analysis on the Maluku–Papua RegionGeweke Analysis on Causal Linkages for East Java, East Kalimantan, North Maluku, and East Nusa TenggaraConcluding Remarks and Future Research Agenda> Readership: Academics, undergraduate and graduates students, and professionals interested in Indonesia's development. Key Features:Unique volume covering whole spread of all 33 provinces and six regions in IndonesiaUpdated rankings for the provinces at the sub-national level for 2014 with the latest available dataProven methodology applicable to the rest of Asia with an impact on Asia Competitiveness Institute's scope of work and coverageKeywords:Indonesia;Provincial Competitiveness;Regional Competitiveness;Development Strategies;Public PolicyReview: "The book underlines an important message not to generalise policy prescriptions for Indonesia's provinces. Having a thorough knowledge of the potentials and challenges that the provinces face would provide deeper understanding of what is needed to be done. The ACI's what-if competitiveness simulation provides insights on how each province can improve their competitiveness in different ways." Prof. Kuntoro Mangkusubroto Head of President's Delivery Unit for Development Monitoring and Oversight (UKP4) 2009–2014 "This competitiveness research for Indonesia's provinces adds strategic value to improve the quality of our democracy. It is to link the economic benefits and competitiveness to political accountability, which is critical to both any elected officials and more importantly, to constituents and voters over what have been achieved during certain period of time. The notion of competitiveness becomes even more relevant, not only to drive economic growth per se but also to achieve sustainable economic development." Mahendra Siregar, MA Chairman of Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) 2013–2014


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Download or read book 2014 Provincial and Inaugural Regional Competitiveness Analysis written by Khee Giap Tan and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2015-07-30 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a world-class report by the Asian Competitiveness Institute (ACI), updated annually to analyse Indonesia's competitiveness at both the 33 provincial levels and six regional groupings based on the central government's Master Plan for Acceleration and Expansion of Indonesia's Economic Development (MP3EI). With 104 indicators covering four environments, the study's unique methodology incorporates comparative strengths and weaknesses as well as applies Geweke causality analysis to a subset of indicators. Apart from scores and rankings, what-if policy simulations offer various provinces practical prescriptions to improve overall competitiveness to accelerate economic growth and development in a balanced, fair and sustainable way. Such qualitative and quantitative analyses in collaboration with various stakeholders generates an exciting pathway for Indonesia to attain its rightful place in both the Asian region and global contexts. Contents:2014 Competitiveness Ranking and Simulation Study for 33 Indonesian Provinces: An Annual Update2014 Inaugural Regional Competitiveness Ranking and Development Strategies for Indonesia: The Regional Policy PerspectiveCompetitiveness Analysis on the Sumatra RegionCompetitiveness Analysis on the Java RegionCompetitiveness Analysis on the Kalimantan RegionCompetitiveness Analysis on the Sulawesi RegionCompetitiveness Analysis on the Bali–Nusa Tenggara RegionCompetitiveness Analysis on the Maluku–Papua RegionGeweke Analysis on Causal Linkages for East Java, East Kalimantan, North Maluku, and East Nusa TenggaraConcluding Remarks and Future Research Agenda> Readership: Academics, undergraduate and graduates students, and professionals interested in Indonesia's development. Key Features:Unique volume covering whole spread of all 33 provinces and six regions in IndonesiaUpdated rankings for the provinces at the sub-national level for 2014 with the latest available dataProven methodology applicable to the rest of Asia with an impact on Asia Competitiveness Institute's scope of work and coverageKeywords:Indonesia;Provincial Competitiveness;Regional Competitiveness;Development Strategies;Public PolicyReview: "The book underlines an important message not to generalise policy prescriptions for Indonesia's provinces. Having a thorough knowledge of the potentials and challenges that the provinces face would provide deeper understanding of what is needed to be done. The ACI's what-if competitiveness simulation provides insights on how each province can improve their competitiveness in different ways." Prof. Kuntoro Mangkusubroto Head of President's Delivery Unit for Development Monitoring and Oversight (UKP4) 2009–2014 "This competitiveness research for Indonesia's provinces adds strategic value to improve the quality of our democracy. It is to link the economic benefits and competitiveness to political accountability, which is critical to both any elected officials and more importantly, to constituents and voters over what have been achieved during certain period of time. The notion of competitiveness becomes even more relevant, not only to drive economic growth per se but also to achieve sustainable economic development." Mahendra Siregar, MA Chairman of Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) 2013–2014

Geographies of the New Economy

Geographies of the New Economy

Author: Peter W. Daniels

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2006-12-11

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 1134325460

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What is the 'new economy'? Where is it? How does it differ from the 'old economy'? How does the 'new economy' relate to issues such as the nature of work, social inclusion and exclusion? Geographies of the New Economy explores the meaning of the 'new economy' at the global scale from the perspective of advanced post-socialist and emerging economies. Drawing on evidence from regions around the world, the book debates the efficacy of the widely used concept of the ‘new economy’ and examines its socio-spatial consequences. This book is important reading for policy-makers, academics and students of geography, sociology, urban studies, economics, planning and policy studies.


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Download or read book Geographies of the New Economy written by Peter W. Daniels and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2006-12-11 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is the 'new economy'? Where is it? How does it differ from the 'old economy'? How does the 'new economy' relate to issues such as the nature of work, social inclusion and exclusion? Geographies of the New Economy explores the meaning of the 'new economy' at the global scale from the perspective of advanced post-socialist and emerging economies. Drawing on evidence from regions around the world, the book debates the efficacy of the widely used concept of the ‘new economy’ and examines its socio-spatial consequences. This book is important reading for policy-makers, academics and students of geography, sociology, urban studies, economics, planning and policy studies.

Regional Competitiveness and Smart Specialization in Europe

Regional Competitiveness and Smart Specialization in Europe

Author: Mark Thissen

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2013-11-29

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 1782545166

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This path-breaking book presents a crucial contribution to the current academic discussion on regional competitiveness and the policy debate on smart specialization, place-based development and cohesion policy in the European Union. As such it will prove


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Download or read book Regional Competitiveness and Smart Specialization in Europe written by Mark Thissen and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2013-11-29 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This path-breaking book presents a crucial contribution to the current academic discussion on regional competitiveness and the policy debate on smart specialization, place-based development and cohesion policy in the European Union. As such it will prove

2015 Agricultural Productivity, Decentralisation, And Competitiveness Analysis For Provinces And Regions Of Indonesia

2015 Agricultural Productivity, Decentralisation, And Competitiveness Analysis For Provinces And Regions Of Indonesia

Author: Tan Khee Giap

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2016-11-22

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 9813207418

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This book is the only annual study that dissects Indonesia's sub-national competitiveness at both the provincial level (covering 34 provinces) and the regional level (covering six major island groups). Based on a rich dataset of 103 indicators, the study covers four environments of competitiveness: (1) Macroeconomic Stability, (2) Government and Institutional Setting, (3) Financial, Businesses, and Manpower Conditions, and (4) Quality of Life and Infrastructure Development. It also presents each province and region's comparative strengths and weaknesses, and conducts "what-if" policy simulations to propose policy suggestions.


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Download or read book 2015 Agricultural Productivity, Decentralisation, And Competitiveness Analysis For Provinces And Regions Of Indonesia written by Tan Khee Giap and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2016-11-22 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the only annual study that dissects Indonesia's sub-national competitiveness at both the provincial level (covering 34 provinces) and the regional level (covering six major island groups). Based on a rich dataset of 103 indicators, the study covers four environments of competitiveness: (1) Macroeconomic Stability, (2) Government and Institutional Setting, (3) Financial, Businesses, and Manpower Conditions, and (4) Quality of Life and Infrastructure Development. It also presents each province and region's comparative strengths and weaknesses, and conducts "what-if" policy simulations to propose policy suggestions.

Handbook of Regions and Competitiveness

Handbook of Regions and Competitiveness

Author: Robert Huggins

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2017-03-31

Total Pages: 592

ISBN-13: 1783475013

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The aim of this Handbook is to take stock of regional competitiveness and complementary concepts as a means of presenting a state-of-the-art discussion of the contemporary theories, perspectives and empirical explanations that help make sense of the determinants of uneven development across regions. Drawing on an international field of leading scholars, the book is assembled and organized so that readers can first learn about the theoretical underpinnings of regional competitiveness and development theory, before moving on to deeper discussions of key factors and principal elements, the emergence of allied concepts, empirical applications, and the policy context.


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Download or read book Handbook of Regions and Competitiveness written by Robert Huggins and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2017-03-31 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of this Handbook is to take stock of regional competitiveness and complementary concepts as a means of presenting a state-of-the-art discussion of the contemporary theories, perspectives and empirical explanations that help make sense of the determinants of uneven development across regions. Drawing on an international field of leading scholars, the book is assembled and organized so that readers can first learn about the theoretical underpinnings of regional competitiveness and development theory, before moving on to deeper discussions of key factors and principal elements, the emergence of allied concepts, empirical applications, and the policy context.