An evolutionary perspective on economic geography requires a dynamic understanding of change in networks. This article explores theories of network evolution for their use in geography and develops the conceptual framework of geographical network trajectories. It specifically assesses how tie selection constitutes the evolutionary process of retention and variation in network structure and how geography affects these mechanisms. Finally, a typology of regional network formations is used to discuss opportunities for innovation in and across regions. © The Author (2007). Published by Oxford University Press. All rights reserved.
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Glückler, J. (2007). Economic geography and the evolution of networks. Journal of Economic Geography, 7(5), 619–634. https://doi.org/10.1093/jeg/lbm023
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