{"product_id":"9783032417992","title":"Beyond GDP: Rethinking Growth and Well-being in Cities and Regions","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBeyond GDP: Rethinking Growth and Well-being in Cities and Regions\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSébastien Bourdin | Gabriela Carmen Pascariu | Ramona Țigănașu | Bogdan-Constantin Ibanescu\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eArchitecture \/ Urban \u0026amp; Land Use Planning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edited volume examines how cities and regions can redefine prosperity beyond conventional measures of economic growth. It explores the limitations of GDP as an indicator of social progress and presents multidimensional approaches that incorporate subjective and objective well-being, social cohesion, environmental sustainability, spatial justice, and quality of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContributions from economics, geography, sociology, psychology, political science, environmental studies, and related disciplines explain why well-being must be understood in relation to place. The chapters examine how housing, mobility, access to services, education, environmental quality, governance, cultural ecosystems, and territorial inequalities shape people’s everyday experiences and future opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume combines theoretical advances, methodological discussions, and empirical studies. Its chapters address the measurement of well-being, the design of territorial indicators and dashboards, the relationship between subjective perceptions and material conditions, and the role of institutions and public policies in supporting equitable and sustainable development. Case studies from European cities and regions demonstrate how post-GDP approaches can inform territorial analysis and public action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will be of interest to researchers, students, policymakers, and practitioners in regional science, economic geography, urban and regional studies, public policy, sustainability, social indicators, and well-being studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSébastien Bourdin\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor of Economic Geography and Environmental Management at IÉSEG School of Management. He holds a PhD in Geography and an Accreditation to Supervise Research (HDR). His research focuses on regional development, the social acceptability of ecological transitions, and environmental management, with a particular emphasis on the circular economy and its territorial implementation. He also pays close attention to European public policies, notably Cohesion Policy and public policy evaluation. His work combines quantitative approaches, including spatial econometrics and modelling, with qualitative methods. Sébastien Bourdin has led and contributed to numerous European, national and regional research projects addressing major contemporary challenges, particularly in the fields of renewable energy, biogas, and the circular economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBogdan-Constantin Ibănescu\u003c\/strong\u003e is a scientific researcher at the Centre for European Studies within the Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași, whose work bridges human geography, regional development, and territorial resilience. Utilizing advanced spatial analysis, geographic mapping, and statistical modeling, his research investigates core-periphery dynamics and the socioeconomic vulnerabilities of peripheral regions. A significant portion of his academic contribution focuses on wellbeing and quality of life, moving beyond traditional economic indicators to evaluate multidimensional community satisfaction and societal welfare. Through initiatives like the SAGES project, which tracks sustainable wellbeing across the European Union, he explores how geographic location impacts local resilience. His spatial assessments frequently address how structural disparities, demographic shifts, and major global shocks—such as the COVID-19 pandemic—reshape job security and the collective welfare of marginalized populations. Ultimately, his integrated approach provides crucial empirical insights into making European peripheries more sustainable and socially equitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 February 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer Nature Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9783032417992\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e324\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer Nature Switzerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57328221061260,"sku":"9783032417992","price":152.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783032417992.tif?v=1791401990","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9783032417992","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}