Regional Policy and Planning in Europe

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.