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Innovation, agglomeration and regional competition
Johansson, Börje (contributor);  … - 2009
This book provides a state-of-the-art overview of current research on regional competition and co-operation. Developing our current understanding of the new role of regions and their behaviour, this book addresses questions such as: How and why do regions compete? How does competition between...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851090
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Regional knowledge economies : markets, clusters and innovation
Cooke, Philip - 2007
Introduction : aims of the book -- The emergent knowledge economy : concepts and evidence -- Knowledge-based sectors … : key drivers of innovation and models of knowledge exchange -- Local clusters and global networks -- Varieties of business … collaboration and clustering -- Austrian catch-up in knowledge-based sectors : research exploitation, spatial clustering and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012420045
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Cooperation, networks, and institutions in regional innovation systems
Fornahl, Dirk (ed.); Brenner, Thomas (ed.) - 2003
This book addresses the role of cooperation, networks and institutions in the context of regional innovation systems. It emphasises the importance of these factors in the emergence of local innovation systems, using detailed examples of clusters which have reached different stages of maturity....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014473758
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Handbook of research on innovation and clusters : cases and policies
Karlsson, Charlie (contributor) - 2008
The role of innovations and clusters has increasingly dominated local and regional development policies in recent decades. This authoritative and accessible Handbook considers important aspects of high-tech clusters, analyses insightful cluster case studies, and provides a number of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851818
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The learning region : foundations, state of the art, future
Rutten, Roel (contributor); Boekema, Frans (contributor) - 2007
The aim of this book is to present a much-needed conceptualization of 'the learning region'. The editors scrutinize key concepts and issues surrounding this phenomenon, which are then discussed in the context of recent literature. This unique conceptualization of the learning region presents a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012419966
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Creative cities, cultural clusters and local economic development
Cooke, Philip N. (contributor);  … - 2008
pt. 1. Cultural districts, cultural clusters and local economic development -- pt. 2. Knowledge, creative industries …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012420013
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The dynamics of innovation clusters : a study of the food industry
Lagnevik, Magnus (ed.); Sjöholm, Ingegerd (ed.);  … - 2003
This book provides an in-depth analysis of the processes of innovation found in industrial clusters. The authors focus particularly on the characteristics of innovation clusters and their operation in the food industry. This is revealed through novel case studies, detailed research on the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014473762
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Industrial location economics
McCann, Philip (contributor) - 2002
Because space is not homogenous, economic activities occur in different locations. Understanding the reasons behind this and understanding exactly how industries are spatially organized is the central theme of this book. Industrial Location Economics discusses different aspects of industrial...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851118
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Handbook of regional growth and development theories
Nijkamp, Peter (contributor); Capello, Roberta (contributor) - 2009
, knowledge and space -- Regional growth and development measurement methods -- Regional growth and development policies …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851564
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Knowledge spillovers and economic growth : regional growth differentials across Europe
Caniëls, Marjolein C. J. - 2000
. Using evolutionary theory, she advances the argument that knowledge spillovers operate locally. Computer-simulations analyse … economy. This insightful book explains the dynamics of regions in a global economy and sheds light on the role of knowledge in … driving regional growth. The author examines the way in which regions grow by receiving knowledge from surrounding regions …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014473899