The Oxford Handbook of Economic Geography
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This comprehensive work explores various dimensions of economic geography, emphasizing transition and growth. It begins with conceptual perspectives, mapping the territory of the "New Economic Geography," and delves into regulatory frameworks. The analysis continues with global economic integration, focusing on investment, trade, and the dynamics of development and underdevelopment. Key discussions include the geography of international investment and the interplay between globalization and localization. The text examines finance capital, highlighting the regulation of international finance and its impact on localities. It further investigates corporate structure and strategy, analyzing competition, location, and the globalization of retail capital. The management of time and space within corporate forms is also scrutinized. Innovation is a central theme, with sections dedicated to national and localized learning, exploring how innovation and agglomeration shape economic landscapes. The work addresses localities and differences, examining labor markets, the geographic concentration of economic activity, and the intersections of gender, race, and place. Finally, the text addresses global transformations, focusing on environmental regulation, trade, and investment blocs, including regional integration in North America and the EU's role. The concluding section reflects on cultural geographies of economies, offering a nuanced u

