In 2025, we're excited to focus the Regions e-zine on “Transforming Regional Economies,” aligning perfectly with the Regional Studies Association's research priorities. The dynamic landscape of region...

Building upon empirical analysis of the impact of China's Western Development Program, we suggest that policymakers should not view the targeted region as a homogenous part when designing place-based ...

The need to evaluate the impact of public policies on tourism has become increasingly important over time (Aguinis et al., 2023). Tourism is a direct target of policies and frequently serves to achiev...

Overall, we conclude that regional datasets should be purpose-driven, with features like granularity and comparability aligned to policy needs. Producers should take a long-term view and consider wide...

Land Value TaxOne potential solution lies in targeting the ‘stock’ rights associated with landownership, yet to do so would require contextual sensitive and a significant undermining of investment inc...

As Regions e-Zine launches its 21st issue, we reflect on the legacy of 20 previous editions that have boldly explored the dynamics of regional development, policy innovations, and research advancement...

As we navigate the intricate landscape of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, this issue invites contributors to explore the confluence of innovation and regional policies. Is this tech...

The Regional Studies Association (RSA) Annual Conference 2025, held in Porto from May 6 to 9, brought together nearly 900 scholars, marking the largest gathering in RSA history. The event showcased di...

Land Value TaxOne potential solution lies in targeting the ‘stock’ rights associated with landownership, yet to do so would require contextual sensitive and a significant undermining of investment inc...

Transforming Regional Economies is the overarching theme for 2025.As Regions e-Zine launches its 21st issue, we reflect on the legacy of 20 published editions that have explored the dynamics of region...

Transforming Regional Economies is the overarching theme for 2025.As Regions e-Zine launches its 21st issue, we reflect on the legacy of 20 published editions that have explored the dynamics of region...

Transforming Regional Economies is the overarching theme for 2025.As Regions e-Zine launches its 21st issue, we reflect on the legacy of 20 published editions that have explored the dynamics of region...

Kantha, a traditional embroidered quilt from Bengal (now divided between Bangladesh and West Bengal, India), historically represented women’s domestic artistry through distinctive running stitches and...

We explore how coworking spaces (CWSs) might contribute to place-based policy and regional development, especially in provincial towns/cities and rural/coastal areas. Drawing on interview and focus gr...

Grassroots Spatial Narrative Production of Chongqing: Counter-hegemony for China’s Urbanisation?

External Factors, Dependency and Threats To African Regional Integration and Intra-African Trade

The potential for policy transfer across regions generally requires carefully understanding local nuances, legal frameworks, and specific regional development needs. Hence, it is not realistic to full...

Much of the existing research literature and industry strategies focus on the environmental sustainability of Plaza and Quadrante Europa freight villages through technological solutions (e.g., by impr...

Mapping Urban Crime in Proximity to Madrid's Largest Environmental Protection Zone: The Lucero Neighborhood Case

Issue 20: Global Challenges, Regional Solutions: Rethinking Regional Development Policies

Much of the existing research literature and industry strategies focus on the environmental sustainability of Plaza and Quadrante Europa freight villages through technological solutions (e.g., by impr...

Issue 20: Global Challenges, Regional Solutions: Rethinking Regional Development Policies

Mapping Urban Crime in Proximity to Madrid's Largest Environmental Protection Zone: The Lucero Neighborhood Case

External Factors, Dependency and Threats To African Regional Integration and Intra-African Trade

This research network aims to promote research on regional development in South America, focused on knowledge flows and innovation capabilities. Knowledge capabilities are unevenly distributed within ...

This research network aims to promote research on regional development in South America, focused on knowledge flows and innovation capabilities. Knowledge capabilities are unevenly distributed within ...

Grassroots Spatial Narrative Production of Chongqing: Counter-hegemony for China’s Urbanisation?

External Factors, Dependency and Threats To African Regional Integration and Intra-African Trade

The potential for policy transfer across regions generally requires carefully understanding local nuances, legal frameworks, and specific regional development needs. Hence, it is not realistic to full...

We explore how coworking spaces (CWSs) might contribute to place-based policy and regional development, especially in provincial towns/cities and rural/coastal areas. Drawing on interview and focus gr...

We explore how coworking spaces (CWSs) might contribute to place-based policy and regional development, especially in provincial towns/cities and rural/coastal areas. Drawing on interview and focus gr...

As winners of the 2024 Award for the Best Paper published in Regional Studies Policy Debates, Helen Tilley, Jack Newman, Charlotte Hoole, Andrew Connell, and Ananya Mukherjee discuss the winning paper...