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Regional Science and Regional Practice

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  • Roger Bolton

    (Department of Economics, Williams College, Williamstown MA 01267 USA)

  • Rodney C. Jensen

    (Regional and Urban Economics Research Unit, Department of Economics, University of Queensland, Queensland 4072 Australia)

Abstract

We present some reflections on the state of regional science and how its value might be enhanced. We have two primary suggestions. First, reduce the unfortunate divergence between regional science and practice. Second, pay more attention to places in regional science. More attention to the characteristics of real world places will help to bring regional science and practice closer together.

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  • Roger Bolton & Rodney C. Jensen, 1995. "Regional Science and Regional Practice," International Regional Science Review, , vol. 18(2), pages 133-145, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:inrsre:v:18:y:1995:i:2:p:133-145
    DOI: 10.1177/016001769501800201
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