Structural change is an evolutionary process that is often cumulative within territories, improving the quality of life and achieving higher development levels. At the same time, smart cities, education and social innovation are essential to promoting sustainable development. This book examines regional and entrepreneurial development as a creative and dynamic concept by considering the role of these dimensions in promoting a virtuous cycle for long-term sustainable development.

Traces an evolutionary approach on the complex relationship between smart cities, social innovation and regional development Brings together leading international cases on regional development and social innovation Provides solid theoretical reasoning and robust empirical applications on structural and technological determinants of entrepreneurship

Autorentext
Luísa Carvalho is Professor of Management at the Department of Management and Social Sciences, Open University, Lisbon (Portugal) and a researcher at the Center for Advanced Studies in Management and Economics (CEFAGE), University of Evora (Portugal).
Conceição Rego is Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics, University of Evora (Portugal) and a researcher at the Center for Advanced Studies in Management and Economics (CEFAGE), University of Evora.
Raquel Lucas is Professor of Management at the Department of Management, University of Evora (Portugal) and a researcher at the Center for Advanced Studies in Management and Economics (CEFAGE), University of Evora.
M. Isabel Sánchez-Hernández is a Lecturer and researcher at the University of Extremadura (Spain). She is an Economist at the University Autonomous of Madrid (Spain) and specializes in Regional Economics and Corporate Social Responsibility.
Adriana Noronha is Professor and researcher at the School of Economics, Business and Accounting of the University of São Paulo (Brazil). She holds a doctorate in electrical engineering from the University of Campinas (Brazil).

Inhalt
Small Cities and Structural Changes.- Fostering Entrepreneurship Through Education.- Social Innovation and Sustainable Development.