Clusters and globalisation
Subtitle: the development of economies
By: edited by Christos Pitelis, Roger Sugden, James R. Wilson.
Contributors: Pitelis, Christos.; Sugden, Roger.; Wilson, James R., 1976-
Publisher: Edward Elgar Pub.
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Cheltenham, UK; Northampton, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 321
Subjects: Industrial location -- Congresses; Industrial districts -- Congresses; Regional economics -- Congresses; Globalization -- Economic aspects -- Congresses; Economic development -- Congresses
Genres: Congresses.
Description: Clustering as an economic policy concern has become increasingly fashionable. This multi-disciplinary approach offers a definition of clustering, what is required for success, and what impacts clusters are likely to have in different contexts, at local, national and global levels.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Edited papers from two workshops in Reus, Spain in 2003 and Toulouse, France in 2004.
"[Published] in association with L'institute (Institute for Industrial Development Policy), Universities of Birmingham (UK), Ferrara (Italy), and Wisconsin-Milwaukee (USA)."