Regional economic development strategy formulation relies heavily on analytical techniques such as shift share, location quotients, input-output and SWOT analysis. However, many of theses traditional tools are proving inadequate for understanding what makes regions competitive. New tools are...

Regional economic development strategy formulation relies heavily on analytical techniques such as shift share, location quotients, input-output and SWOT analysis. However, many of theses traditional tools are proving inadequate for understanding what makes regions competitive. New tools are...

This article explores the phenomenon of industry clustering in Australia. It includes an overview of the factors that have shaped the historic and recent developments of clusters in Australia. Two philosophical approaches to clustering based on a whole of industry approach and regional...