Globalisation and Regional Economies [electronic resource]: Can OECD Regions Compete in Global Industries? /
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Pezzini, Mario.
Byrne, Erin.
Paris : OECD Publishing,
2007.
Despite concern about the negative impacts of globalisation on the economies of OECD regions, notably the loss of manufacturing jobs and enterprise relocation, this report presents evidence that region-specific advantages - embedded in specialised firms, skilled labour and innovation capacity - remain a significant source of productivity gain for firms, even for the largest multinational enterprises.  A new geography of production is emerging, based around both old and new regional hubs in OECD and non-OECD countries. National and regional governments in OECD countries are looking for ways to ensure that regions maintain a competitive edge in industries that generate wealth and jobs. This report looks at how different regions are responding to these challenges and the strategies they have adopted to support existing competitive advantages and to transform their assets to develop new competitive strengths.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references.
Globalisation and the Spatial Reorganisation of Production -- The Reshaping of Regional Economies -- Executive Summary -- Clear Strategy, Good Governance -- How Regions Compete: Building on Strengths and Identifying Opportunities -- Regional Case Studies in the ICT Sector -- Regional Case Studies in the Biopharmaceuticals Sector -- Regional Case Studies in the Automotive Sector.
Despite concern about the negative impacts of globalisation on the economies of OECD regions, notably the loss of manufacturing jobs and enterprise relocation, this report presents evidence that region-specific advantages - embedded in specialised firms, skilled labour and innovation capacity - remain a significant source of productivity gain for firms, even for the largest multinational enterprises.  A new geography of production is emerging, based around both old and new regional hubs in OECD and non-OECD countries. National and regional governments in OECD countries are looking for ways to ensure that regions maintain a competitive edge in industries that generate wealth and jobs. This report looks at how different regions are responding to these challenges and the strategies they have adopted to support existing competitive advantages and to transform their assets to develop new competitive strengths.
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