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This chapter examines the theoretical basis for regional policy, then concentrates on the nature, extent and trends in regional policy and problems in the UK and in the EU as a whole. In doing so, it also assesses particular aspects of regional policy, such as urban policy and the effectiveness of policy in this area.
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McKeown, P. (1998). Regional Policy. In: Atkinson, B., Livesey, F., Milward, B. (eds) Applied Economics. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-14250-7_13
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