Abstract
This is a definition of socio-economic segmentation in the Thematic Encyclopedia of Regional Science. This thematic Encyclopedia explores the multifaceted world of regional science, presenting a systematic and coherent overview of its central topics. It highlights the interdisciplinary nature of the field, examining the wide range of concepts, theories, methods and models that shape spatial-oriented approaches to the social sciences. Contributions from expert scholars delve into key aspects of regional science, from urban poverty and natural resource management to smart cities and AI. Highly accessible entries cover the definition, history, theoretical background, and applications of each topic, as well as avenues for future research.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Thematic Encyclopedia of Regional Science |
| Editors | Peter Nijkamp, Karima Kourtit, Kingsley E. Haynes, Zeynep Elburz |
| Publisher | Edward Elgar Publishing |
| Chapter | B.III.6 |
| Pages | 165-166 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781800379282 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781800379275 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 7 Aug 2025 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© Peter Nijkamp, Karima Kourtit, Kingsley E. Haynes and Zeynep Elburz 2025 All rights reserved.
Keywords
- Actors and society
- Goods and markets
- Governance and policy
- Methods and techniques
- Services and economy
- Socio-economic segmentation
- Space and time
- Transport and interactions