ABSTRACT

Regional Policy and Planning in Europe explores the ways regional policy and planning systems across Europe have been influenced by:
* economic and monetary union
* the impending enlargement of the European Union
* the devolution of administrative power from central government to regional authorities
* the increased importance of environmental and urban issues.
Presenting a comprehensive overview of the economic basis of integration, this book examines the evolution of various systems of government, planning and forms of devolution.

chapter 1|14 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|35 pages

The economic basis of integration

chapter 9|32 pages

Transition states of East Central Europe

chapter 11|22 pages

Urban areas

chapter 12|30 pages

Conclusions