Growth Poles

Dimos Chatzinikolaou and Charis Vlados

No 6-2024, DUTH Research Papers in Economics from Democritus University of Thrace, Department of Economics

Abstract: Growth poles remain a central idea in regional analysis, emphasizing how a leading industry in a region can generate either positive or negative spillover effects that shape the entire socioeconomic fabric. While the growth poles theory offers a structured approach to spatial development, its comparative evaluation with other spatial theories (such as clusters and business ecosystems) reveals nuances that influence regional growth differently. This approach typically views the socioeconomic system in regional terms, with a preference for top-down planning, aiming to reduce disparities between regions. One of its pivotal analytical strengths is its recognition of the structural importance of industrial concentration, which can elevate developmental outcomes on both national and international scales.

Keywords: Growth poles; Economic Geography; Geography of Industrialization; Industrial Districts; Space; Spatial Inequality; Urban and Regional Planning (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C21 O14 O18 R12 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 4 pages
Date: 2024-08-19
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