section I. Local and regional development in a global context -- section II. Defining the principles and values of local and regional development -- section III. Concepts and theories of local and regional development -- section IV. Government and governance -- section V. Local and regional...

Innovation is key for economic growth and well-being. The capacity for innovation, however, is profoundly influenced by the quality of local institutions. Although the impact of national institutions on innovation is well-documented, the effects of subnational institutional variations on...