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Global Production Networks in the Regional Analysis Framework: Case of the EU Peripheral Automotive Manufacturing 区域分析框架下的全球生产网络:以欧盟周边汽车制造业为例

IF 4.4 2区经济学

Cambridge Journal of Regions Economy and Society Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.17059/ekon.reg.2023-1-18

G. H. González, E. Sapir, A. Vasilchenko

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Socio-Economic Determinants of Tobacco Consumption in Russian Regions 俄罗斯地区烟草消费的社会经济决定因素

IF 4.4 2区经济学

Cambridge Journal of Regions Economy and Society Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.17059/ekon.reg.2023-2-6

С. В. Дорошенко, О. В. Санаева, . SvetlanaV.DoroshenkoiD, O. Sanaeva

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Sustainable Development in Regional Strategies: Approaches and Solutions 区域战略中的可持续发展:方法和解决方案

IF 4.4 2区经济学

Cambridge Journal of Regions Economy and Society Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.17059/ekon.reg.2023-1-2

I. Korshunov

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Methodology for Selecting Regions to Study the Adaptation of Agriculture to Climate Change 农业适应气候变化研究的区域选择方法

IF 4.4 2区经济学

Cambridge Journal of Regions Economy and Society Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.17059/ekon.reg.2023-2-14

Н. М. Светлов, Nikolai M. Svetlov, Nikolai M. Svetlov — Dr

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Determinants of Human Resources Considering Industry Specialisation 考虑行业专业化的人力资源决定因素

IF 4.4 2区经济学

Cambridge Journal of Regions Economy and Society Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.17059/ekon.reg.2023-2-5

исследовательская статья, Zhanna A. Ermakova, N. Speshilova, Vyacheslav N. Shepel

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Industries Development with the Input-Output Analysis: Investment Simulation on Two Regencies in Indonesia 投入产出分析下的产业发展:印尼两大产业的投资模拟

IF 4.4 2区经济学

Cambridge Journal of Regions Economy and Society Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.17059/ekon.reg.2023-1-17

F. Firmansyah, S. Oktavilia, S. Handayani

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Differentiation of Small Towns by Knowledge Localisation Factors 基于知识本土化因素的小城镇分化研究

IF 4.4 2区经济学

Cambridge Journal of Regions Economy and Society Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.17059/ekon.reg.2023-2-3

Jel O18, Т. Б. Мельникова, Tatyana B. Melnikova, Tatyana B. Melnikova — Cand, Sci. Econ

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Methodology for Assessing the Effectiveness of Investment Policy in Russian Regions 评估俄罗斯地区投资政策有效性的方法

IF 4.4 2区经济学

Cambridge Journal of Regions Economy and Society Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.17059/ekon.reg.2023-1-20

V. Myakshin, V. Petrov, T. N. Pesiakova

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Product Segments of the Agri-food Market: Unified Approach or Targeted State Regulation 农产品市场的产品细分:统一方式还是国家定向调控

IF 4.4 2区经济学

Cambridge Journal of Regions Economy and Society Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.17059/ekon.reg.2023-2-16

T. Belova, I. N. Chernyshov, R. Gubanov

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Evaluation of the Impact of Firm Level Competition on Russian Innovation 企业层面竞争对俄罗斯创新的影响评价

IF 4.4 2区经济学

Cambridge Journal of Regions Economy and Society Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.17059/ekon.reg.2023-2-12

James Okrah, James Okrah — Research Engineer

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