We analyze the determinants of de novo entrants in clusters and dispersal. We posit a theoretical framework which articulates the differences in strategic advantages and threats that locating in clusters or dispersal pose to de novo entrants and the firm specific characteristics that are likely...

The purpose of the present paper is twofold. First, we formulate a general method of identifying clusters of economic activity in a country or region. The methodology is based on generally available industry data and does not start from a prior notions of geographic or technology clusters....

Tech clusters play a growing role in knowledge-based economies by accommodating high-tech firms and providing an environment that fosters location-dependent knowledge spillovers and promote R&D investments by .rms. Yet, not much is known about the economic conditions under which such entities...

This paper examines the differences between the various tax systems within the EU. Using a cluster analysis and on the basis of different tax system indicators, three distinct and relatively homogenous models are derived that reflect directly the tax structure and also indirectly its...