Globalization Trends and Regional Development: Dynamics of FDI and Human Capital Flows

This timely book investigates the challenges that emerge for local economies when faced with the new globalization trends that characterize today's world economy.

In this instance, globalization is interpreted as a process of internationalization of production and markets which can take various forms - such as increasing international trade or increasing foreign direct investments - all of which give rise to the growing integration and interdependency of European economies with regard to th...