HANDBOOK OF REGIONALECONOMICS -- HANDBOOK OF REGIONALECONOMICS -- CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- WHY NON-EXPORTERS DO NOT EXPORT:SOME EXPLORATORY INSIGHTS -- Abstract -- Introduction -- The Extant Literature -- Motivating Non-exporters to Engage in Exporting -- The Research Method -- The Empirical Results -- Discussion -- The Implications of the Findings -- Conclusion -- References -- INTEGRATED INNOVATION -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Institutions, Actors and Contexts -- Theoretical Reflections Advocated in this Contribution
Concepts and Contexts of Integrated InnovatioEntering Integrated Innovation -- Action Research (AR) and Integrated Innovation -- A Dynamic Networking Model for Orchestration (Haga 2007) -- Creating Variation; A Dilemma between Guidance and Spontaneity -- Creating Variation Encouraging Innovation through Collaborative Arrangements -- Changing Objectives Regarding the Concept of Integrated Innovation -- Conceptualising Integrated Innovation -- The Concept of Innovation -- The Concept of Integration -- Conceptualising the Systemic/System Level
Positioning Integrated InnovationReviewing the Concept of Integrated Innovation -- Innovation as Learning from Differences -- Lessons Learned -- Globalisation and Integrated Innovation -- The Nordic Model(s) -- The Nordic Model and Participatory Innovation -- Norwegian Experiences -- References -- REGIONAL POLICY ISSUES AND STRUCTURALCHANGES IN THE LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Background -- 2.1. The Role of Transport Costs -- 2.2. The Role of Public Policy -- 3. Objectives and Justification -- 4. Instruments
4.1. Production Geography: With Trade Barriers4.2. Production Geography: Reduction in Trade Barriers -- 5. Structural Changes in the LDCs -- 5.1. Production Structure -- 5.2. Export Structure -- 6. Concluding Remarks -- References -- ON DIFFUSION OF IDEAS IN THE ACADEMIC WORLD:THE CASE OF SPATIAL ECONOMETRICS -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. History of Spatial Econometrics -- 2.1. Dark Ages -- 2.2. Archaeology -- 2.3. Modern Era -- 2.4. Platforms -- 3. Bibliometric Analysis -- 4. Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References
REGIONAL SUSTAINABLE TAXINCENTIVE MODELAbstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Background Note on Sustainable Development -- The Concept of Permanent Sustainability -- 3. Objectives of Study -- 4. Main Findings of the Study -- 4.1. Regional Environmental Assessment (REA) and AG21 Implementation -- 4.2 Ecotaxes and Incentives for Sustainable Plans and Projects -- 4.2.1. Eco-Taxes in Brasil -- 4.2.2. The Incentive Model -- 4.3. Institutional Build-up Capacity and Social Participation -- 4.3.1. Governance Strategy through Institutional Management Schemeand Incentive Model
