Book Cover -- Title -- Contents -- List of figures -- List of tables -- List of abbreviations -- Introduction -- The economic basis of integration -- Introduction to government and planning systems -- Unitary states with centralised planning powers -- Unitary states with planning powers substantially devolved to the municipalities -- Unitary states with planning powers devolving to the regions -- Unitary states with planning power substantially devolved to the regions -- Federal states with planning power largely vested in the regions -- Transition states of East Central Europe -- Infrastructure, the environment and regional development -- Urban areas -- Conclusions -- References -- Index.