This book rigorously explores the critical, initial stage of cluster emergence in which the seeds for further growth are sown. Whether economic growth actually occurs, however, ultimately depends on various regional conditions and the processes in place. The contributors offer a broad spectrum...

In Deutschland ist ein Prozess in Gang gekommen, der zu einer Polarisierung der Bevölkerung führen wird. Vor allem Städte wachsen und die Bevölkerungszahl in ländliche Regionen - und dies ganz extrem in einigen Gebieten Ostdeutschlands - schrumpft. Im Grundgesetz wird die Gleichwertigkeit...

As we move into the 21st century, the world seems a smaller place - transportation costs continue to fall, fiber optic networks speed information around the planet, and corporations operate on a global scale. One might reasonably ask whether location really matters anymore. Despite these trends...