ABSTRACT

Concerned primarily with statistical data, this text aims to provide a guide to the nature, uses, availability and limitations of the main data sources for interpreting and undertaking regional studies of economic activity. It also considers the methods used for the collection of this data.

part One|113 pages

Measuring economic activity and land use

chapter 2|16 pages

Employment

chapter 6|17 pages

Urban land use

chapter 7|17 pages

Rural land use

part Two|150 pages

Monitoring economic activity and land use

part Three|155 pages

Economic Sectors

chapter 16|29 pages

Manufacturing

chapter 17|31 pages

Producer services

chapter 18|18 pages

Consumer services

chapter 19|33 pages

Transport, trade and tourism