Firm-level data on the development of the motorcycle industry in Japan from 1948 to 1964 are used to explore how an industry evolves over time.An initial review of the evolution of the Japanese motorcycle industry suggests that technological advancement played a critical role in the...

Poor management has long been suspected as a major constraint on job creation in the manufacturing sector in low-income countries. In this sector, countless micro and small enterprises in industrial clusters account for a large share of employment. This paper examines the roles of industrial...