ABSTRACT
This volume shows that in today’s globalized world, clusters are an important factor in explaining the different growth rates of firms, cities and regions. Drawing on the expertise of an international contributor team, it covers topics such as clusters and small and medium-sized enterprise competitiveness, innovation and science parks, clusters and multinationals, and information and communication technology clusters. It reveals great diversity in terms of the origin of clusters, the organizational relationships at play, and the characteristics of the firms involved. Taking lessons from a rich variety of literature and empirical cases, the book provides valuable insights for regional development and industrial policy.
Economic Clusters and Globalization will be of interest to scholars and policymakers in economic geography, regional studies, entrepreneurship and international business.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|109 pages
Cluster network advantage and organizational relationships
chapter 1|24 pages
Agglomerations, clusters and industrial districts
chapter 2|21 pages
Polish clusters
chapter 3|28 pages
Sitting in the dock of the industrial district
chapter 4|21 pages
The location in a science park and firm innovative performance
chapter 5|13 pages
Spin-offs and clusters
part II|87 pages
Clusters and internationalization