It is widely recognised that the region has become a fundamental basis of economic and
social life. The national level of observation, though still important, is no longer the uniquely …

Slime mould Physarum polycephalum is a monstrous single cell well known for its task-
solving abilities solves computational geometry and logical problems, navigates robots and …

A region is not a static entity crafted in stone, but a geography entity in a state of flux (Kourtit
et al. 2014). It is nowadays widely recognised that the region has become a fundamental …

Résumé Glossary Authority constraints Regulation of access to activity places in the form of
social rules, laws, financial barriers, and power relationships Base locations Activity places …

We analyse the results of our experimental laboratory approximation of motorway networks
with slime mould Physarum polycephalum. Motorway networks of 14 geographical areas are …

One aspect of the new economy is a transition to a networked society, and the emergence of
a highly interconnected, interdependent and complex system of networks to move people …

After the 1970s crisis, economies of scale lost its importance and large firms faced with
serious economic difficulties. Globalization and advancements in information and …

This chapter offers an overview of the rich literature on entrepreneurship in relation to
geographic-locational conditions and regional development policy. Regional development …

Abstract The Trans-African highway network is a unique concept of integrated development
of transport corridors spanning all African countries and providing landlocked countries …

This introduction presents an over view of key concepts discussed in the subsequent
chapters of this book. The book contributes to understanding of the state of the art and new …