The determinants of local economic performance have provided a focus for theoretical debate and posed a conundrum for rural policy makers aiming to address local and regional disparities in the face of global competitiveness. The complex interrelationship of potential explanatory factors is...

Over recent years, socio-economic restructuring has tended to undermine the tradition al functions of small rural towns. Empirical evidence also suggests that significant proportion s of economic transactions are carried out through the region al, national an d international economy....

Over recent years, socio-economic restructuring has tended to undermine the traditional functions of small rural towns. Empirical evidence also suggests that significant proportions of economic transactions are carried out through the regional, national and international economy. Establishing...

The determinants of local economic performance have provided a focus for theoretical debate and posed a conundrum for rural policy makers aiming to address local and regional disparities in the face of global competitiveness. The complex interrelationship of potential explanatory factors is...