Hermannsson, K. , Scandurra, R. and Graziano, M. (2019) Will the regional concentration of tertiary education persist? The case of Europe in a period of rising participation. Regional Studies, Regional Science, 6(1), pp. 539-556. (doi: 10.1080/21681376.2019.1680313)
|
Text
202272.pdf - Published Version Available under License Creative Commons Attribution. 1MB |
Abstract
The economic impact of tertiary education is important for regional development, and whilst participation rates have increased, it is unclear whether this has benefited regions equally. The paper analyses a panel of European regions to determine how the geography of tertiary education has evolved between 2002 and 2012. The results show a mixed picture. Overall, the system is characterized by path dependency, with the past being the best predictor of the future. There are some signs that the most lagging regions in 2002 are catching up, with some benefiting from recently opened institutions. Meanwhile, the very top-performing regions are breaking away from the rest, showing above-average growth, especially in the case capital regions. This work contributes to the ongoing research on the role of higher education in fostering regional economic development, and the emerging inequalities across European regions.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Additional Information: | This research was conducted as part of the Young Adul(ll)t project funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme [grant agreement number 693167]. Rosario Scandurra also acknowledges the support of the Juan de la Cierva Grants Programme (Ref. FJCI-2016- 28588). |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Hermannsson, Professor Kristinn |
| Authors: | Hermannsson, K., Scandurra, R., and Graziano, M. |
| College/School: | College of Social Sciences > School of Education > Professional Learning and Leadership College of Social Sciences > School of Education > Educational Leadership & Policy |
| Journal Name: | Regional Studies, Regional Science |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
| ISSN: | 2168-1376 |
| ISSN (Online): | 2168-1376 |
| Published Online: | 25 October 2019 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2019 The Authors |
| First Published: | First published in Regional Studies, Regional Science 6(1): 539-556 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons License |
University Staff: Request a correction | Enlighten Editors: Update this record
Altmetric
Altmetric