• Journal of the Economic Geographical Society of Korea
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• v.12 no.4
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• pp.557-575
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• 2009

Germany is trying to establish 'Metropolregionen' (metropolitan regions) through new regional development policies, in an effort to develop mega economic regions. The paper aims to analyze backgrounds and strategies for developing the 'Metropolregionen' in Germany and to examine policy implications. This research could help finding appropriate regional policies to develop the mega economic regions in Korea.