Social capital and business development in high-technology clusters
Subtitle: an analysis of contemporary U.S. agglomerations
By: Neslihan Aydogan, Yiu Por Chen.
Contributors: Chen, Yiu Por, 1965-
Series: International studies in entrepreneurship
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2008
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 111
ISBN-13: 9780387719108
Subjects: High technology industries; Industrial location -- Effect of labor market on; Industrial clusters; Entrepreneurship
Description: "The economics of regional clusters, where business formation, technological innovation, and the emergence of a highly-skilled labor force converge, has become a popular topic among academic researchers, entrepreneurs and investors, and policymakers alike. This book applies a variety of tools and models to analyze, in depth, the formation and growth of high-tech clusters, first by exploring the institutional forces that promote the failure or success of such agglomerations, and then by focusing on the dynamics of the labor force, including knowledge and skill transfer, job creation, and hiring practices. Considering the influence of such factors as geographical proximity, inter-firm networks, and ethnic and cultural features, the authors present a rigorous, empirical approach to the development of human and social capital in high-tech environments, with implications for business creation, organizational management, and institutional policymaking."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.