Since the seminal contributions in the 1960s by Becker and Schultz, the analysis of human
capital has taken on a progressively more central role in discussions, not only in respect of …

Persistent poverty, economic decay and lack of opportunities are at the root of considerable
discontent in declining and lagging-behind areas the world over. Poor development …

Regional economic divergence has become a threat to economic progress, social cohesion
and political stability in Europe. Market processes and policies that are supposed to spread …

This paper examines the issue of whether the UK displays high levels of interregional
inequality or only average levels of inequality. The question arises due to major differences …

Globalization has reduced the importance of distance between countries. Yet, within
countries, geography matters now more than ever. Economic activities, including production …

What are the political consequences of economic globalization? Since the 1990s, scholars
of European party politics have noted the rise of extremist parties, especially right-wing …

This book is intended for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners interested in the
dynamics and governance of low-carbon transitions. Drawing on the Multi-Level …

This paper explains the background to the notion of the 'geography of discontent'in the
context of UK interregional inequalities and political shocks. The paper then examines how …

The mismatch between local voting and the local economic consequences of Brexit.
Regional Studies. This paper reveals that in the 2016 UK referendum regarding whether to …

Economic and cultural factors are often presented as alternative explanations of Brexit. Most
studies have failed to recognize the interplay between contextual economic factors and …