The beginning of the twenty first century has been characterized by the expansion of economics, politics and institutional relations. Using international case studies, this book illustrates the local answer to the challenge of increasing competition. The book introduces the idea of endogenous development, identifying the theoretical roots and defining its main features. It then goes on to indicate how this concept can be used to understand economic dynamics, and to show how the concept is relevant in economic analysis and policy implementation in times of globalization. This work will be of essential interest to academics and policy-makers in planning and development economics.
Author(s): Antonio Vazquez-Barquero
Series: Routledge Studies in Development Economics
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2002
Language: English
Pages: 240
Book Cover......Page 1
Title......Page 4
Contents......Page 5
List of illustrations......Page 13
Preface......Page 14
Globalization and endogenous development......Page 18
The notion of endogenous development......Page 36
Endogenous development: an approach for action......Page 38
On the theoretical roots of endogenous development......Page 56
The mechanisms of endogenous development......Page 70
Networking and the organization of development......Page 72
Innovation and development......Page 90
Institutions for development......Page 108
Cities, a place for development......Page 126
The policies of endogenous development......Page 146
Local development policy......Page 148
Globalization and territorial dynamic......Page 169
The new generation of endogenous development policies......Page 188
Notes......Page 207
References......Page 216
Index......Page 231
