INNOVATION OF REGIONS AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The monograph "Innovation of Regions and Regional Development" is an analysis of the interdependencies between these two key economic categories. The authors, Rafał Klóska and Piotr Szklarz, show how innovation influences the development of regions, bringing socio-economic benefits, and at the same time, how the level of development of a region affects its ability to create and absorb innovations. This work is a valuable source of knowledge for economists, regional politicians, and all those interested in the dynamics of economic development.

• Analysis of the dualism of innovation and regional development
• Impact of innovation on the socio-economic development of regions
• Conditions for the scale and intensity of innovation activities
• Comparison of developed and underdeveloped regions
• Methods for the linear ordering of regions in Poland
• Classification of voivodeships by degree of innovation
• Practical application of cluster analysis in regional development

This monograph, published by the Scientific Publishing House of the University of Szczecin, presents a comprehensive approach to the topic of innovation and regional development. The authors, Rafał Klóska and Piotr Szklarz, use rich empirical material and advanced research methods to present a detailed analysis of the situation in Poland. This work is particularly important in the context of regional policy, as it provides tools for assessing the effectiveness of the measures taken and identifying areas that require support.

The book consists of three main chapters, which discuss the substantive premises for studying the development of regions, the linear ordering of regions in Poland, and the classification of voivodeships. In each of these chapters, the authors present both the theoretical foundations and the practical applications of the analyzed methods. They pay particular attention to the rankings of innovation and regional development, which are a valuable comparative tool for various regions of Poland.

This publication is aimed at a wide audience, including scientists, students, regional politicians, and entrepreneurs. Thanks to its accessible language and rich content, this monograph is a valuable source of knowledge for all those interested in the topic of innovation and regional development. In addition, numerous tables and figures facilitate the understanding of the presented data and analyses.

The Scientific Publishing House of the University of Szczecin, known for its high-quality scientific publications, guarantees the reliability and credibility of the information presented. The monograph "Innovation of Regions and Regional Development" is another item in the publishing house's output, which makes a significant contribution to the development of science and economic practice. This book will certainly interest all those who are looking for comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge about innovation and regional development in Poland.