Regional Knowledge Economies Exploring the Intersection of Technology, Geography, and Innovation in the Digital Era

This book investigates the multifaceted relationships between knowledge structures, technology, geography, and regional science. This includes a scholarly exploration of the role of geographical proximity in knowledge structures (spatial spillovers), the transformative potential of the metaverse in knowledge management, and the historical and cultural influences on modern knowledge ecosystems. It further scrutinizes the impact of technology on knowledge distribution, the guiding role of institutions and organizations in knowledge societies, and the value of cultural diversity for cross-cultural knowledge exchange. Addressing complex ethical, privacy, and accessibility challenges, the book concludes by offering strategic insights for creating sustainable knowledge ecosystems, making it an invaluable resource for researchers and professionals in the intersecting domains of technology, geography, regional science, and beyond.

The need for regional knowledge economies.- Spatial spillovers and knowledge structures.- The role of the metaverse and the geographical dimension of knowledge management.- Historical Path Dependencies and place-theory in Knowledge Societies.- The emergence of global knowledge networks and collaboration platforms.- Innovations in Spatial Analysis The Impact of GIS and Python in Knowledge Societies.- Technological Advancements and Knowledge Distribution.- Towards an Indigenized Pedagogy Integrative Approaches in Higher Education Across Geographies.- Heritage Preservation for Local Knowledge and Innovation.- Quantum Computational Paradigms in Spatial Analytics Advancing Environmental and Resource Econometrics.- Integrating GIS in Business Education Bridging Distance Learning and Spatial Analytics for Future Professionals.

Eric Vaz is a Full Professor and Graduate Program Director for Spatial Analysis at Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada. From 2017 to 2020, he served as President of the Canadian Regional Science Association. Ranked #18 worldwide for habitats by scholarGPS, he has received multiple awards for his contributions and his work has been showcased in media and other outlets, such as Elsevier and NASA. His work includes several books and over 80 scientific journal articles, focusing on the intersection of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and geographic information systems (GIS), with an emphasis on spatial analysis in the Anthropocene.