ABSTRACT

This book discusses the way in which economic integration and preferential trade agreements reinforce or alter the existing location of industries. Using a conceptual approach with real life examples, the author seeks to clarify and explain the key tendencies of the relationship and influence between spatial distribution of production and economic integration.
Geography of Production and Economic Integration will develop students', specialists' and policymakers' understanding of this highly topical subject.

chapter 1|4 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|70 pages

Theoretical considerations

chapter 4|61 pages

Industrial policy and production geography

chapter 5|58 pages

Geography of foreign direct investment

chapter 6|24 pages

Regional policy in the European Union

chapter 7|9 pages

Conclusion

chapter 8|4 pages

Research agenda