The Economic Geography of the UK

by Neil M. Coe (Editor), Andrew Jones (Editor)

This text offers the first systematic and comprehensive overview of the economic geography of the UK for two decades. With contributions by many of the leading academics in the field, it offers a powerful case for exploring the UK economy from a geographical perspective. Written for students studying the economic development of the UK, the text offers a vibrant, easy-to-understand analysis of the current and future challenges that face the contemporary UK economy.

Genres: Geography

280 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Peter Jordan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Four innately geographical themes:
* Regional inequality ongoing
* Imbalanced nature of UK's economic base
* Labour market transformation
* Governance and regulation

UK failing:
* N-S divide still large
* Financial over represented. Slow on greening and weak on manufacturing
* tertiarisation and neoliberalisation