Italy and European spatial policies: polycentrism, urban networks and local innovation practicesFootnote1

1. This paper is the outcome of an in-depth work of collaboration between the authors; however, F. Governa has written the first and third sections, while C. Salone has written the second, fourth and fifth sections; the authors have written together the conclusions.

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