Tabla de Contenidos:
  • HANDBOOK OF REGIONALECONOMICS
  • HANDBOOK OF REGIONALECONOMICS
  • CONTENTS
  • PREFACE
  • WHY NON-EXPORTERS DO NOT EXPORT:SOME EXPLORATORY INSIGHTS
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • The Extant Literature
  • Motivating Non-exporters to Engage in Exporting
  • The Research Method
  • The Empirical Results
  • Discussion
  • The Implications of the Findings
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • INTEGRATED INNOVATION
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Institutions, Actors and Contexts
  • Theoretical Reflections Advocated in this Contribution
  • Concepts and Contexts of Integrated InnovatioEntering Integrated Innovation
  • Action Research (AR) and Integrated Innovation
  • A Dynamic Networking Model for Orchestration (Haga 2007)
  • Creating Variation; A Dilemma between Guidance and Spontaneity
  • Creating Variation Encouraging Innovation through Collaborative Arrangements
  • Changing Objectives Regarding the Concept of Integrated Innovation
  • Conceptualising Integrated Innovation
  • The Concept of Innovation
  • The Concept of Integration
  • Conceptualising the Systemic/System Level
  • Positioning Integrated InnovationReviewing the Concept of Integrated Innovation
  • Innovation as Learning from Differences
  • Lessons Learned
  • Globalisation and Integrated Innovation
  • The Nordic Model(s)
  • The Nordic Model and Participatory Innovation
  • Norwegian Experiences
  • References
  • REGIONAL POLICY ISSUES AND STRUCTURALCHANGES IN THE LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
  • Abstract
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Background
  • 2.1. The Role of Transport Costs
  • 2.2. The Role of Public Policy
  • 3. Objectives and Justification
  • 4. Instruments
  • 4.1. Production Geography: With Trade Barriers4.2. Production Geography: Reduction in Trade Barriers
  • 5. Structural Changes in the LDCs
  • 5.1. Production Structure
  • 5.2. Export Structure
  • 6. Concluding Remarks
  • References
  • ON DIFFUSION OF IDEAS IN THE ACADEMIC WORLD:THE CASE OF SPATIAL ECONOMETRICS
  • Abstract
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. History of Spatial Econometrics
  • 2.1. Dark Ages
  • 2.2. Archaeology
  • 2.3. Modern Era
  • 2.4. Platforms
  • 3. Bibliometric Analysis
  • 4. Conclusions
  • Acknowledgements
  • References
  • REGIONAL SUSTAINABLE TAXINCENTIVE MODELAbstract
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Background Note on Sustainable Development
  • The Concept of Permanent Sustainability
  • 3. Objectives of Study
  • 4. Main Findings of the Study
  • 4.1. Regional Environmental Assessment (REA) and AG21 Implementation
  • 4.2 Ecotaxes and Incentives for Sustainable Plans and Projects
  • 4.2.1. Eco-Taxes in Brasil
  • 4.2.2. The Incentive Model
  • 4.3. Institutional Build-up Capacity and Social Participation
  • 4.3.1. Governance Strategy through Institutional Management Schemeand Incentive Model