Culture, Institutions and Economic Development: A Study of Eight European Regions

Regions are increasingly recognized as a key aspect of economic change in Europe, not merely as geographic spaces but also as social systems. Their history, culture, institutions and patterns of leadership mold the way in which they adapt to European and global competitive challenges. This book reviews the debate surrounding the construction of regions and presents eight case studies to illustrate how they are shaped and reshaped in a variety of different ways. The authors find that while some regions exhibit common patterns, there are significant variations, indicating that there is no definitive model of regional development. 
This book offers a systematic comparison of eight distinct regions and stateless nations, each with its own historical identity, but which is constantly being rebuilt in changing economic and political conditions. Avoiding economic or cultural determinism, the authors show how region-builders can shape their own responses to global challenges to produce models of development reflecting differing understandings and social compromises. 
Culture, Institutions and Economic Development will be warmly welcomed by academics within the fields of regional studies, European studies and political science.

Miichael Keating

John Loughlin

Kris Deschouwer

Reference

Edward Elgar Publishing

De Stemmen Van Het Volk

VUBPRESS

Op Zoek Naar De Kiezers

Tom Verthé

Benoît Rihoux

Brussel : ASP, Academic & Scientific Publishers

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