Economics of Clusters, 1st ed. 2018 A Brief History of Cluster Theories and Policy
Auteur : Vicente Jérôme
When we talk about clusters, it's the fabulous destiny of Silicon Valley that first comes to mind ? the place where entrepreneurs and policymakers alike flock. But do we really understand the complex mechanics of these clusters? What tools can economics and other related disciplines use to analyze their performance? When it comes to spending taxpayer money to support cluster development, do benefits actually exceed costs?
This book provides a synthesis of cluster theory and presents methodologies to analyze their structure and performance. It also contains insights into how to renew regional innovation policy.
The French edition of this volume was granted Best Book in Economics 2016 by The French Association of Economics (AFSE)
Provides a brief history of cluster theories
Examines knowledge externalities and geography of innovation
Explains how to avoid the geographical determinism of clusters
Explores the effects of proximity on cluster performances
Looks at the strengths and limits of cluster policy
Date de parution : 05-2018
Ouvrage de 111 p.
14.8x21 cm
Thèmes d’Economics of Clusters :
Mots-clés :
Cluster theories; Alfred Marshall and industrial districts; Cluster formation; Non-market interactions; Cluster dynamics; Marshallian externalities in the New Economic Geography; Knowledge externalities and entrepreneurship in clusters; Geographical determinism of clusters; Innovation networks and clusters; Cluster performance; Cluster policy; Networks and collaboration in R&D activities; The economic return of cluster policy; Industrial policy; Economics of innovation; Economic geography
