How ‘smart’ are smart specialization strategies?
An analysis of regional S3 strategies implemented in the EU to determine their impact and factors influencing effectiveness.
An analysis of regional S3 strategies implemented in the EU to determine their impact and factors influencing effectiveness.
Evidence indicates that Portuguese firms successfully adapted their operations in the face of COVID-19 containment measures.
Road infrastructure can play a key role in ensuring that trade liberalization results in productivity enhancements for firms.
Policy reforms need to address low financial returns which hamper the contribution of FDI to sustainable development.
The pandemic-induced crisis will have severe impacts on household incomes and industries in the region and requires swift policy actions.