Policy Transfer and Institutional Learning: An Evolutionary Perspective on Regional Cluster Policies in Germany
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Kiese, Matthias
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2010
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04A - Book part
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Fornahl, Dirk
Henn, Sebastian
Menzel, Max-Peter
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Emerging clusters: Theoretical, empirical and political perspectives on the initial stage of cluster evolution
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Industrial Dynamics, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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324-353
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Edward Elgar
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Cheltenham
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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 of conceptual perspectives and empirical case studies on the regional factors and policies required for economic growth. They discuss the link between new clusters and established regional paths, the generation of institutions and endogenous dynamics, and the patterns of emergence and growth of successful clusters. A number of important questions are addressed, including: * How do opportunities and crises influence cluster emergence? * Is cluster emergence purely random or can it be planned? * How can emerging clusters be identified and their growth patterns measured? * How can regional policies support cluster emergence? Filling a gap in the literature on the actual genesis of clusters, this path-breaking book will prove a fascinating read for academics focusing on economics, geography, entrepreneurship, technological change and innovation, and regional studies.
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330 - Wirtschaft
659 - Werbung & Public Releations (PR)
659 - Werbung & Public Releations (PR)
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English
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KIESE, Matthias, 2010. Policy Transfer and Institutional Learning: An Evolutionary Perspective on Regional Cluster Policies in Germany. In: Dirk FORNAHL, Sebastian HENN und Max-Peter MENZEL (Hrsg.), Emerging clusters: Theoretical, empirical and political perspectives on the initial stage of cluster evolution. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar. S. 324–353. Industrial Dynamics, Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Verfügbar unter: http://hdl.handle.net/11654/9779