The paper concentrates on forms of cooperation in a learning context and presents theory-based empirical results of interactive learning processes in different clusters. A general outline of institutional aspects of clusters and networks is given and more specific theories of interactive...

The paper concentrates on forms of cooperation in a learning context and presents theory-based empirical results of interactive learning processes in different clusters. A general outline of institutional aspects of clusters and networks is given and more specific theories of interactive...

Recent publications in the cluster-related literature have shown that interfirm links imply the potential to foster higher forms of learning within clusters. Especially networks deserve in this context a particular focus of attention. The purpose of this paper is to show essential conditions...

Steiner M. and Hartmann C. (2006) Organizational learning in clusters: a case study on material and immaterial dimensions of cooperation, Regional Studies 40, 493-506. The aim of the paper is to give empirically based insights into forms and mechanisms of knowledge management and learning within...