Australia and New Zealand Regional Science Association International
Place of publication
St. Lucia, Qld
Publication date
2007
ISSN
1446-2974
Summary
The City of Casey is the fourth fastest growing region in Australia. Thus far its success is population driven. This paper reviews the recent trend in regional development policies in Australia with particular reference to Casey. A new model based on the Regional Innovation System framework for the analysis of development in the region is constructed. Questions are raised about whether this region can have economically sustainable and innovation driven development in the future