ABSTRACT
This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on the key concepts discussed in the preceding chapters of this book. The book sets out to study the economic and political dynamics of secondary capital cities (SCCs), i.e. capitals that are not the economic centers of their countries. The well-being and prosperity of SCCs are first and foremost a practical endeavor; only in second place are they an academic interest in their own right. Public procurement is a core driver of SCC economies. Government contractors profit from the specific needs of federal administrations and tailor their offers accordingly. Innovation and entrepreneurship policies aim at developing and diversifying RIS by promoting interaction between economic actors such as industry, academia, and government agencies. The preconditions for such strategies in SCCs exist in particular in sectors where the government plays a strong regulating role, such as medical technology, energy, education, and defense.
