Cluster-Based Industrial Development [electronic resource] : A Comparative Study of Asia and Africa /
Sonobe, T.author.
Otsuka, K.author.
This book examines how to promote industrial development in low-income countries. It considers the role of traders in the evolution of a cluster, the role of managerial human capital, the effect of the 'China shock', and the role of industrial policies focused on international knowledge transfer in supporting the upgrading of clusters.
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
pt. 1. The role of traders in cluster development -- pt. 2. The role of managerial human capital in the upgrading process -- pt. 3. The China shock and quality improvement -- pt. 4. The success and failure of industrial strategies.
This book examines how to promote industrial development in low-income countries. It considers the role of traders in the evolution of a cluster, the role of managerial human capital, the effect of the 'China shock', and the role of industrial policies focused on international knowledge transfer in supporting the upgrading of clusters.
Industrial organization.
Development economics.
Regional economics.
Spatial economics.
Economic growth.
Urban economics.
Industries.
Industrial Organization.
Development Economics.
Regional/Spatial Science.
Economic Growth.
Urban Economics.
Industries.