The Elgar Companion to Neo-Schumpeterian Economics is a cutting-edge collection of specially commissioned contributions highlighting not only the broad scope but also the common ground between all branches of this prolific and fast developing field of economics.

C<sc>lifton</sc> N., C<sc>ooke</sc> P. and H<sc>ansen</sc> H. K. Towards a reconciliation of the ‘context-less’ with the ‘space-less’? The creative class across varieties of capitalism: new evidence from Sweden and the UK, <italic>Regional Studies</italic>. The interplay between place, individuals and creativity has, in recent...

In this paper, regional capabilities and knowledge domain theses are proposed and global biotechnology dynamics are analysed. Detailed research on Europe's leading bioeconomy, the UK, is presented. Global network analysis is performed based on research into collaborations between 'star'...

This paper marks a departure in seeking to develop the conceptual and practical apparatus of a regional innovation system (RIS) for science & technology-disadvantaged regions. It is empirically based and builds on insights about the limitations of STI (The Science-Technology-Innovation Approach,...

The rise of the Knowledge Economy has posed an extra and very significant problem for regional development agencies. Formed as the 'Industrial Age' was coming to an end, as instruments to help restructure old industrial regions, they now find the inward investment that once created new job...