Oxford Handbook of Industrial Hubs and Economic Development, Hardcover by Oqu...

Oxford Handbook of Industrial Hubs and Economic Development, Hardcover by Oqubay, Arkebe (EDT); Lin, Justin Yifu (EDT), ISBN 0198850433, ISBN-13 9780198850434, Like New Used, Free P&P in the UKIndustrialization supported by industrial hubs has been widely associated with structural transformation and catch-up. But while the direct economic benefits of industrial hubs are significant, their value lies first and foremost in their contribution as incubators of industrialization,<br>production and technological capability, and innovation. <em>The Oxford Handbook of Industrial Hubs and Economic Development</em> adopts an interdisciplinary approach to examine the conceptual underpinnings, review empirical evidence of regions and economies, and extract pertinent lessons for policy<br>reasearchers and practitioners on the key drivers of success and failure for industrial hubs.<br><br>This Handbook illustrates the diverse and complex nature of industrial hubs and shows how they promote industrialization, economic structural transformation, and technological catch-up. It explores the implications of emerging issues and trends such as environmental protection and sustainability,<br>technological advancement, shifts in the global economy, and urbanization.<br>