Springer Globalization and Regional Economic Modeling (Advances in Spatial Science)

Globalization affects regional economies in a broad spectrum of aspects, from labor market conditions and development policies to climate change. This volume, written by an international cast of eminent regional scientists, provides new tools for analyzing the enormous changes in regional economies due to globalization. It offers timely conceptual refinements for regional analysis. Review From the reviews: “This is a volume in the distinguished series, Advances in Spatial Sciences, which brings together innovative spatial research utilizing concepts, perspectives, theories, and methods with a relevance to both basic science and policymaking. The goal is to present advances in spatial science to an informed readership in universities, research organizations, and policymaking institutions throughout the world. The papers in this collection … devoted to how economic modeling is dealing with the challenges of globalization.” (Abstracts of Public Administration, Development and Environment, 2009) “Cooper, Donaghy, and Hewings show us a thoroughly modern modelscape. … The technical level varies greatly, from straightforward and nonmathematical suggestions for making regional analysis better reflect globalization––suggestions that actually are useful for model business models … . The effort will be useful to macroeconomics specialists. … In this book I found some ideas that are immediately useful … .” (Roger Bolton, Journal of Regional Science, Vol. 50 (4), 2010)