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1. What is Place-Based Policy? p.11, 1.1 Introduction p.12, 1.2 Defining place p.15, 1.3 Policy and place p.16, 1.4 Place-based versus spatially blind policies p.17, 1.5 Subjective aspects of place-based policy p.19, 1.6 Structure of the book p.20, 2. What are the Benefits of Place-Based Policy? p.23, 2.1 Introduction, 2.2 Generating economic growth p.24, 2.2.1 Innovation p.24, and place-based policy p.24, 2.2.2 Universities and place-based policy p.26, 2.3 Creating better policy outcomes p.28, 2.4 Improving well-being p.30, 2.5 Responding to economic shocks and supporting transition p.30, 2.6 Addressing disadvantage p.35, 2.7 Conclusions p.36, 3. Requirements and Challenges of Place-Based Policy p. 39, 3.1 Introduction p.40, 3.2 Governance p.41, 3.2.1 The governance of Smart Specialisation p.44, 3.3 Leadership p.46, 3.4 Policy Challenges; 3.4.1 Faltering expectations p.46, 3.4.2 Vested interests; 3.4.3 Lack of financial resources p.50, 3.4.4 Measuring success p.51, 3.5 Conclusions p.52, 4. Outcomes of Place-Based Policy: What Works and What Does Not? P.57, 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Place-based policies in response to an economic shock: the Latrobe Valley in Gippsland, Australia p.58, 4.3 Place-based policies for innovation and economic growth: Finland and Sweden p.60, 4.4 Placed-based innovation policies and the role of time frame and support by political leaders: South Moravia, Czechia p.63, 4.5 Place-based adaptation using collaborative governance: Nova Scotia, Canada p.66, 4.6 Place-based policy to address economic disadvantage: City of Iida, Nagano Prefecture, Japan p.68, 4.7 Conclusions p.69, 5. Conclusions: Questions Answered, Issues Remaining p.73, 5.1 How can governments and communities best deliver place-based policy? p.74, 5.2 What are the barriers to, and enablers of, the successful implementation of place-based policies? p.75, 5.3 What is the role of city or regional leadership in place-based policy, and what is the relationship with systems of governance? p.76, 5.4 Can we identify instances of the successful implementation of place-based policies? p.76, <br/>5.5 What are the key lessons for policy-makers, the academic community and major institutions seeking to enable place-based policy? p.77, 5.6 How can we build a community of practice around place-based policy in order to enable better social, economic and environmental outcomes? p.77, 5.7 Final observations p.78<br/> |
