Regional Economic Development: Policies, Strategies and Prospects
A special issue of Economies (ISSN 2227-7099).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 July 2026 | Viewed by 67
Special Issue Editors
Interests: labour market; migration; growth; investment; regional economics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Regional economic development has long been a cornerstone of territorial cohesion and sustainable growth. As global challenges, such as climate change, digital transformation, and shifting demographic patterns, continue to reshape territorial realities, regions are being forced to adapt their development strategies. In this context, flexible, place-based strategies grounded in regional strengths and participatory governance offer a promising path toward inclusive and resilient regional growth.
Drawing on comparative case studies across diverse regions, this Special Issue, entitled “Regional Economic Development: Policies, Strategies and Prospects”, invites researchers and scholars to explore the evolving landscape of regional economic policy. The aim of this Special Issue is to identify success factors and constraints that may influence policy outcomes, with a particular focus on regional disparities. Ultimately, this Special Issue seeks to contribute to ongoing debates regarding the future direction of regional economic strategies, aligning economic efficiency with territorial equity.
We welcome the submission of both theoretical analyses and empirical studies that provide original research findings on the topic.
Prof. Dr. Adolfo Maza
Dr. María Hierro
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- regional economic development
- territorial cohesion
- regional policy
- regional economic resilience
- sustainable growth
- inclusive development
- participatory governance
- regional planning
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