Territorial Economics: Theory and Practice is a groundbreaking textbook on territorial economics gives a valuable overview of economic dynamics, urbanization, and regional development. Representing a significant contribution to discipline, this book focuses on territorial economics, distinct from traditional regional economics frameworks. By examining space, regions, and cities as essential components of an ‘economics of places', the book explores the connections between applied economics and regional science. It covers the complexities of globalization and regionalization and emphasizes the increasing importance of territorial economics from both positive and normative viewpoints.
Initial chapters cover territorial economics, exploring the concept of 'territory' in economic development and analyzing regional economic systems' role in spatial planning. Subsequent chapters cover agricultural spaces, environmental sustainability, regional disparities, and land-use challenges. The book concludes with a focus on data sources, variables, and indicators essential for applied economics. Integrating urban studies, demographic dynamics, and environmental assessment, it provides a holistic view of economic dynamics and spatial planning that is a vital resource for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students studying economic geography, urban studies, and related fields.
- Introduces a pioneering perspective on 'territorial economics' for economic geography studies
- Explores the essentials of space, regions, and cities in an 'economics of places' framework
- Addresses the link between applied economics, regional science, and territorial economics
- Focuses on land-use challenges, regional disparities, and territorial governance strategies
- Offers practical examples, questions, and simplified exercises using official statistics to enhance understanding of local economics
