Economies Institutions and Territories

<p>Presenting multidisciplinary and global insights this book explores the nexus between economies institutions and territories and how global phenomena have local consequences.</p><p>It examines how original and innovative economic related processes embed themselves in societies at the local level; how boundaries between the state and the market are placed under stress by unexpected changes. It explores whether new types of elites and forms of social inequalities are emerging as a result of institutional and economic changes and whether peripheral areas are experiencing insidious forms of economic and institutional lock-in. Presenting empirical cases and useful analytical and conceptual tools the book makes current economic and territorial phenomena more understandable.</p><p>This is an important read for students and scholars in the fields of geography sociology political sciences anthropology economics regional science and international relations. It is also a valuable resource for policymakers well-educated lay readers and economic political and international relations journalists.</p>