This volume shows that in today’s globalized world, clusters are an important factor in explaining the different growth rates of firms, cities and regions. Drawing on the expertise of an international contributor team, it covers topics such as clusters and small and medium-sized enterprise competitiveness, innovation and science parks, clusters and multinationals, and information and communication technology clusters. It reveals great diversity in terms of the origin of clusters, the organizational relationships at play, and the characteristics of the firms involved. Taking lessons from a rich variety of literature and empirical cases, the book provides valuable insights for regional development and industrial policy.
Economic Clusters and Globalization will be of interest to scholars and policymakers in economic geography, regional studies, entrepreneurship and international business.
Agglomerations, clusters and industrial districts: evolution and opportunities for future research
Miguel González Loureiro, Francisco Puig Blanco, Berrbizne Urzelai-López de Aberasturi
págs. 3-26
Polish clusters: the impact of intra-cluster cooperation facilitated by cluster organisations on SMEs’ competitiveness
págs. 27-47
págs. 48-75
The location in a science park and firm innovative performance: the importance of moderating variables
Eva Pelechano Barahona, Rocío González Sánchez, Fernando Enrique García Muiña
págs. 76-96
Spin-Offs and Clusters: an application to the information technology sector in Brazil and Spain
Flávio Manoel Coelho Borges Cardoso, Valmir Emil Hoffmann, María Teresa Martínez Fernández
págs. 97-110
Globalization strategies and economic performances in Italian industrial districts
Marco Bettiol, Mauro Capestro, Maria Chiarvesio, Eleonora Di Maria
págs. 113-133
págs. 134-150
págs. 151-168
Multinationals and entrepreneurship: the case of Indian IT services clusters
págs. 169-182
Bartolomé Marco Lajara, Enrique Claver Cortés, Mercedes Úbeda García, Francisco García Lillo, Patrocinio del Carmen Zaragoza Sáez
págs. 183-197
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