Agricultural and Biological Sciences
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Sweden's Spatial Policies Shift Towards Urban Growth, Leaving Rural Areas Behind

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Leaving Rurality Behind. Re-orientation of spatial policies in Sweden
Erik Westholm

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The article discusses how regions in Sweden are changing due to out-migration and a shift towards focusing on economic growth. Policies are now aimed at supporting dynamic growth regions, leading to a shift away from rural development. This means that areas in the periphery may face challenges while urban regions benefit from economies of scale and specialization.