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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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Entrepreneurship, social capital and governance : directions for the sustainable development and competitiveness of regions
Karlsson, Charlie (ed.); Johansson, Börje (ed.);  … - 2012
This book highlights the role of entrepreneurship, social capital and governance for regional economic development. In recent decades, many researchers have claimed that entrepreneurship is the most critical factor in sustaining regional economic growth. However, most entrepreneurship research...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851226
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Urban competitiveness and innovation
Ni, Pengfei (ed.); Qiongjie, Zheng (ed.) - 2014
Against the backdrop of today's climate of economic globalization and the rapid development of information, this timely book explores the complex concept of competitiveness between cities. The expert contributors illustrate that innovation is a prerequisite for increasing urban competitiveness,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011850743
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The global urban competitiveness report-- 2010
Ni, Pengfei; Kresl, Peter Karl - 2010
world. This one-of-a-kind annual resource draws on a wealth of data sources, all of which are described and assessed. Using … rankings -- 5. Which cities are the most competitive in the world? -- 6. What are the characteristics of global urban …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851105
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The regional economics of knowledge and talent : local advantage in a global context
Karlsson, Charlie (ed.); Johansson, Börje (ed.);  … - 2012
The distinguished contributors advance the current research frontier in three novel directions which focus on: the role of human capital and talent for creativity, entrepreneurship and regional development; the role of institutions for the behaviour of firms and entrepreneurs; and the influence...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851262
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Entrepreneurship and regional development : local processes and global patterns
Karlsson, Charlie (ed.); Johansson, Börje (ed.);  … - Uddevalla Symposium <8, 2005, Uddevalla> - 2010
for local processes of economic, social and cultural development throughout the world. This important new book brings …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851288
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The global urban competitiveness report - 2011
Ni, Pengfei - Zhong guo she hui ke xue yuan - 2012
world. This one-of-a-kind annual resource draws on a wealth of data sources, all of which are described and assessed. Using …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851642
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The global urban competitiveness report - 2013
Ni, Pengfei (ed.); Kresl, Peter Karl (ed.); Liu, Wei (ed.) - 2015
of 500 cities around the world from regional, national and other perspectives. This one-of-a-kind resource draws on a … organizations such as the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, World Bank and OECD analyze key problems in sustainable urban …. -- ‘This book is an updated assessment of the urban competitiveness of 500 cities in the world, based on seven indicators …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851962