In what sense a regional problem

摘要: Massey D. (1979) In what sense a regional problem? Reg. Studies 13, 233–243. The paper discusses the nature of ‘regional problems’. It argues that number common assumptions about inequality are ill-founded. particular, it argues, many frequently-used approaches imply (implicitly or explicitly) such problems purely questions geographical distribution, and crucial in their analysis concern changes spatial surface. This position is reflected methodology for assessing policy, statistical techniques, policy formulations, etc. An alternative view generation suggested. based on concepts division labour, explicitly relates distribution to production. Examples elaborated, argued UK may be undergoing change both pattern.