The contributors to this volume classify and develop the theoretical approaches which underlie the interrelationships between economic actors that clusters describe, and consider the implications of such interrelationships for economic growth and development. Building on experiences in empirical analysis, they provide diverse methodological approaches to the conceptualization and identification of clusters. They also address the policy relevance of a cluster approach and openly discuss the risks of regional specialization.
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The contributors to this volume classify and develop the theoretical approaches which underlie the interrelationships between economic actors that clusters describe, and consider the implications of such interrelationships for economic growth and development. Building on experiences in empirical analysis, they provide diverse methodological approaches to the conceptualization and identification of clusters. They also address the policy relevance of a cluster approach and openly discuss the risks of regional specialization.
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