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Rural Norway loses enterprising people because younger, educated risk-takers move to cities. With an image of a rural Norwegian village.

Regional and Federal Studies

05 November 2025

‘Risk drain’: rural Norway loses enterprising people because younger, educated risk-takers move to cities

Innovation and local growth depend on people who are willing to take chances, yet new research on Norway suggests that these risk-takers are disproportionately drawn to the capital and larger cities.

Shaping the Debate, Launching the Regional & Federal Studies Blog

Regional and Federal Studies

22 October 2025

Shaping the Debate: Launching the Regional & Federal Studies Blog

We are delighted to open a new chapter for Regional & Federal Studies with the launch of our journal’s blog. This space will serve as a bridge between cutting-edge academic research and the wider community of policymakers, practitioners, and engaged publics who grapple with the challenges of territorial governance in today’s world.