Regional Clusters: What We Know and What We Should Know

Abstract

Advances in Spatial Science This series of books is dedicated to reporting on recent advances in spatial science. It contains scientific studies focusing on spatial phenomena, utilising theoretical frameworks, analytical methods, and empirical procedures specifically designed for spatial analysis. The series brings together innovative spatial research utilising concepts, perspectives, and methods with a relevance to both basic science and policy making. The aim is to present advances in spatial science to an informed readership in universities, research organisations, and policy-making institutions throughout the world. The type of material considered for publication in the series includes: - Monographs of theoretical and applied research in spatial science; - State-of-the-art volumes in areas of basic research; - Reports of innovative theories and methods in spatial science; - Tightly edited reports form specially organised research seminars. Manuscripts must be prepared in accordance with the guidelines for authors and editors that may be obtained from Springer-Verlag. Manuscripts considered for the series will be reviewed by independent experts to ensure their originality, scientific level, and international policy relevance. J. Bröcker, D. Dohse, R. Soltwedel, Introduction -- Part I: Geography and Innovation: D.B. Audretsch, Globalization, Innovation and the Strategic Management of Places -- P. Cooke, Regional Innovation and Learning Systems, Clusters, and Local and Global Value Chains -- R. Cappellin, Networks and Technological Change in Regional Clusters -- M. Fritsch, How and Why Does the Efficiency of Regional Innovation Systems Differ?- Part II: The Anatomy of Clusters: M.J. Enright, Regional Clusters -- C. van der Linde, The Demography of Clusters -- J. Guinet, Drivers of Economic Growth -- Part III: Identifying Agglomeration Economies: R. Baptista, Productivity and the Density of Regional Clusters -- J. Möller, A. Haas, The Agglomeration Wage Differential Reconsidered -- A. Ciccone, F. Cingano, Skills and Clusters -- Part IV:The Role of Institutions: P. Formica, Corporate Governance of Cluster Development Agencies -- T.D. Rutherford, Unions, Innovation and Scale -- M.R.E. Brons, H.L.F. de Groot, P. Nijkamp, Big Government in a Small World -- R. Eichenberger, Economic Innovations Depend on Political Innovations -- Part V: Cluster-based Innovation Policies: P.C. Cheshire, Territorial Competition -- R. Sternberg, New Firms, Regional Development and the Cluster Approach -- D. Dohse, Taking Regions Seriously.