Territorial Heterogeneity and Institutional Structures in Shaping Rural Development Policies in Europe

Roberto Esposti and Franco Sotte ()
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Franco Sotte: Universita' Politecnica delle Marche, Dipartimento di Economia

No 114, Working Papers from Universita' Politecnica delle Marche (I), Dipartimento di Scienze Economiche e Sociali

Abstract: The paper proposes an evolutionary reading of rural development referred to cases of rapid industrial growth, where a strong concentration process has involved the main urban centres and the successful industrial districts. This territorial development pattern has gradually extinguished rural society and its institutional basis, creating a clear separation between new central and peripheral areas. The consequent effects on local economy and social dynamics reveal the long-term risks raised in terms of development sustainability. An empirical study of two Italian provinces is also carried out to show how this framework can be helpful in interpreting real historical patterns.

JEL-codes: R23 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 39
Date: 1999-07
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