Can the UK live up to global expectations?
Series: Axis ; 58(3) July/August 2004, 12-13(2)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: Considers the possible effects of EU enlargement in fuelling regional divides in the UK. Looks at the UK's position as the EU's most popular foreign direct investment destination and London and southeast England's paramount position as the centre of the UK knowledge economy. Suggests that the rest of the UK needs to make greater efforts to attract inward investment in the high-tech and financial sectors. Points to moves to wind down traditional sources of support for industry. Concludes with an outline of the forthcoming changes to the EU regional aid budget.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS68117 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 127250-1001 |
Considers the possible effects of EU enlargement in fuelling regional divides in the UK. Looks at the UK's position as the EU's most popular foreign direct investment destination and London and southeast England's paramount position as the centre of the UK knowledge economy. Suggests that the rest of the UK needs to make greater efforts to attract inward investment in the high-tech and financial sectors. Points to moves to wind down traditional sources of support for industry. Concludes with an outline of the forthcoming changes to the EU regional aid budget.