Introduction to Transformative Economies

Amitrajeet Batabyal, Karlen Khachatryan, Karima Kourtit and Peter Nijkamp

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Abstract: This introductory chapter outlines the analytical foundations of transformative economies, emphasizing how economic change emerges from the interaction of human capital, cultural values, institutional quality, spatial dynamics, and policy innovation. It situates the book’s five-part structure within a broader framework that views transformation as a multidimensional and context-dependent process. By highlighting both successful pathways and cautionary failures, this chapter establishes a conceptual roadmap for understanding how societies pursue resilience, sustainability, and inclusive development in an era of profound global and regional challenges.

Keywords: Culture; Fragility; Institutions; Resilience; Values (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: E20 O30 P00 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025-12-07, Revised 2026-02-03
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