Innovation and the growth of cities
By: Zoltan J. Acs
Publisher: E. Elgar; Edward Elgar
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Cheltenham, UK; Northampton, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 247
Subjects: Technological innovations -- Economic aspects; Industrial management; Urban economics; Economic development
Description: "This book by Zoltan Acs explores the relationship between industrial innovation and economic growth at the regional level, and reaches conclusions as to why some regions grow but others decline. While the analysis draws on industrial organization, labor economics, regional science, geography and entrepreneurship, the book focuses on innovation and the growth of cities by the use of endogenous growth theory.".

"The author argues that industrial innovation is the driving force behind long-run regional growth, and explores the issues of how technology and entrepreneurship can foster and promote growth at the regional level." "With its multidisciplinary approach, Innovation and the Growth of Cities will be welcomed by academics and researchers alike in the areas of innovation and science, regional science and geography, entrepreneurship and evolutionary economics."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-235) and index