The role of selected soft factors in the transformation of old industrial regions

Sucháček, Jan (2009): The role of selected soft factors in the transformation of old industrial regions. Published in: ECON '08. Journal of Economics, Management and Business. , Vol. 15, No. No.1 : pp. 114-124.

Abstract

This paper deals with immaterial factors of regional development. As it is shown in two case studies, intangible items, such as image, stereotypes or overall atmosphere of the place can hamper the development in many territories. From this point of view, old industrial areas represent particularly sensitive entities. As suggested, it is useful to examine the sources of formation of mental maps on the one hand and actively influence them on the other hand.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: regional development, soft factors, old industrial regions, Ostrava agglomeration, Katowice conurbation
• Subjects: O - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth > O1 - Economic Development > O10 - General; B - History of Economic Thought, Methodology, and Heterodox Approaches > B5 - Current Heterodox Approaches > B52 - Institutional ; Evolutionary; N - Economic History > N9 - Regional and Urban History > N90 - General, International, or Comparative; R - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics > R0 - General > R00 - General

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