Local and Regional Development van Andy Pike, Andres Rodriguez-Pose and John Tomaney is an English-language study book about local and regional policy. The book is suitable for students in higher education and addresses the dynamics of local and regional development worldwide.
This work critically analyzes the role of actors and institutions in local and regional contexts within the framework of global economic, social, and ecological change. Topics include globalization, financial instability, sustainability, climate change, governance, and political-economic shifts. Local and Regional Development provides an integrated approach to theory, policy, and practice, supported by empirical examples from the global North and South.
The content connects with fields such as urban and area development, entrepreneurship, and architecture, with a focus on urban and land-use planning. The book also discusses issues related to inclusivity, sustainability, and the political dimensions of local and regional policy.