Old industrial regions in Europe: a comparative assessment of economic performance

Birch, K., MacKinnon, D. and Cumbers, A. (2010) Old industrial regions in Europe: a comparative assessment of economic performance. Regional Studies, 44(1), pp. 35-53. (doi: 10.1080/00343400802195147)

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Abstract

Recent academic and policy discourses on regional development in Europe promote the expansion of 'knowledge-based' economies and learning regions. The assumptions underpinning the new regional policy are cast into sharp focus by the experiences of old industrial regions. The paper engages with these issues through empirical research into the recent fortunes of old industrial regions in Western Europe, drawing upon material from the Eurostat database. The findings highlight diverse experiences among these old industrial regions. This raise questions about the role of different national varieties of capitalism in shaping regional trajectories and the different mechanisms of regional adaptation promoted in the different countries.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:MacKinnon, Dr Daniel and Cumbers, Professor Andrew and Birch, Mr Kean
Authors: Birch, K., MacKinnon, D., and Cumbers, A.
Subjects:H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Geographical and Earth Sciences
Journal Name:Regional Studies
ISSN:0034-3404
ISSN (Online):1360-0591
Published Online:06 October 2008

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