The objective of this article is to identify the determinants of the innovative performance of French regions. To do so, we first look at the research strategies adopted by regional firms, by using an original database dealing with innovative competences mastered by manufacturing companies....

<italic>The objective of this article is to identify the determinants of the innovative performance of French regions. To do so, we first look at the research strategies adopted by regional firms, by using an original database dealing with innovative competences mastered by manufacturing companies....</italic>

The aim of this article is to analyse the relation between the scientific density of a region with the firm?s competencies to innovate. This study permits to provide some empirical lights of the learning region concept. We propose an econometric model based on individuals data of French...

Nous analysons, au travers de la littérature sur les proximités, les modalités de coordination des acteurs des clusters en vue de la construction d’actifs spécifiques localisés. Nous posons l’hypothèse que deux logiques complémentaires sont à l’origine des dynamiques des clusters....

We analyze through the literature on proximity the modes of coordination of individuals and organizations within clusters for the creation of localized specific assets. We propose two complementary logics at the origin of the cluster dynamics. A professional logic refers to the capacity of firms...