Geographical scales and functions: the case of the Midlands Engine

Green, A. and Rossiter, W. ORCID: 0000-0002-2199-1136, 2019. Geographical scales and functions: the case of the Midlands Engine. Birmingham: Midlands Engine Partnership/Midlands Engine Economic Observatory.

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Abstract

This paper addresses the question: What functions or activities does it make sense to discharge at a pan-regional level? It addresses this question from the specific perspective of the Midlands Engine. The introductory section outlines the changing nature of interest in regional geographies over time and some key underlying concepts related to them. It also outlines the concept of the Midlands Engine as a pan-region between the regional and national scales. The next section details the geography of the Midlands, setting out its spatial and economic development, highlighting its polycentric nature and associated implications. Attention shifts to boundaries, governance and jurisdiction design in the following section. The final section considers links between functions and activities at different geographical scales and sets out which might be most appropriate at Midlands Engine level.

Item Type: Research report for external body
Description: Discussion Paper.
Evidence paper for the Midlands Engine Independent Economic Review.
Creators: Green, A. and Rossiter, W.
Publisher: Midlands Engine Partnership/Midlands Engine Economic Observatory
Place of Publication: Birmingham
Date: October 2019
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Divisions: Schools > Nottingham Business School
Record created by: Linda Sullivan
Date Added: 13 Nov 2019 16:28
Last Modified: 01 May 2020 15:08
URI: https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/38261

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