1st Edition
Divided Scotland? The Nature, Causes and Consequences of Economic Disparities within Scotland
By David Newlands
Copyright 2004
196 Pages
by
Routledge
196 Pages
by
Routledge
196 Pages
by
Routledge
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Originally published in 2004. In recent years, there has been much debate about the economic performance of the Scottish economy in relation to the economy of Britain as a whole. However, with the establishment of the Scottish Parliament, the debate has shifted somewhat to focus on the economic disparities between areas within Scotland. Leading Scottish regional scientists are brought together in... Read more
Contents: Introduction, David Newlands, Mike Danson and John McCarthy; The changing nature of economic disparities within Scotland, David Newlands; Edinburgh and its hinterland, Ronald W. McQuaid; Glasgow's recent trajectory: partial recovery and its consequences, Ivan Turok and Nick Bailey; Economic change and challenges in the highlands and islands, Stuart Black; The south of Scotland - challenges and opportunities, Douglas Scott; Economic development: a crowded landscape, Mike Danson; Vocational education and training, John Fairley; Transport, Tom Hart; Urban regeneration in Scotland: Context, contributions and choices for the future, Peter Roberts; Community planning in Scotland: prospects and potential for local governance?, M. Greg Lloyd and Barbara Illsley; Policy implications, Mike Danson and John McCarthy; Index.
Biography
David Newlands
