Handbook of regional growth and development theories Growth theories and space Development theories : regional production factors Development theories : innovation knowledge and space Regional growth and development measurement methods Regional growth and development policies Regional economics an established discipline for several decades has gone through a rapid pace of change in the past decade and several new perspectives have emerged. At the same time the methodology has shown surprising development. This volume brings together contributions looking at new pathways in regional economics written by many well known international scholars. The most advanced theories measurement methods and policy issues in regional growth are given in depth treatment