Regional Renaissance: How New York's Capital Region Became a Nanotechnology Powerhouse

by Thomas R. Howell and Charles W. Wessner

This book examines ways in which formerly prosperous regions can renew their economy during and after a period of industrial and economic recession. Using New York's Capital Region (i.e., Albany, Troy, Schenectady, etc.) as a case study, the authors show how entrepreneurship, innovation, investment in education, research and political collaboration are critical to achieving regional success. In this way, the book provides other regions and nations...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3030211932
• ISBN13: 9783030211936
• Release Date: September 2019
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 425 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.2"