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In a knowledge-based economy, universities are vital institutions. This volume explores the roles that universities can play in peripheral regions, contributing

Universities are under increasing pressure to help promote socio-economic growth in their local communities. However until now, no systematic, critical attentio

Today, universities around the world find themselves going beyond the traditional roles of research and teaching to drive the development of local economies thr

Public Universities and Regional Growth examines evolutions in research and innovation at six University of California campuses. Each chapter presents a deep, h

Local, state, and national economies are facing unprecedented levels of international competition. The current fiscal crisis has hampered the ability of many go