Spatial economic science

As the twenty-first century unfolds, rapid transformations in political, economic, social, and technological spheres are reshaping our way of life, influencing information, communication, market dynamics, work styles, and leisure activities. These changes are expected to alter human behavior, challenging the 'fixed' parameters we once relied on. The interplay between internal structures and external influences, individual components and collective behavior, as well as multi-scale networks and interrelated dynamics, may reveal unpredictable spatio-temporal patterns. Consequently, academic research is increasingly tasked with developing new frameworks for understanding and forecasting these interacting structures across technical, organizational, social, economic, and political dimensions, while addressing concerns related to the emerging economy, environment, society, information, and technology. It is clear that social sciences, particularly spatial and economic studies, require innovative approaches and ongoing interdisciplinary collaboration. To explore these complex perspectives, we are entering a phase of methodological reflection rather than establishing robust theoretical foundations. This volume seeks to present an overview of these new insights and frontiers in theoretical and methodological studies, as well as research applications in the space-economy.