Innovative Clusters: Drivers of National Innovation Systems"The growth potential of countries increasingly depends on the effectiveness of their innovation systems in creating, diffusing and using knowledge. A large share of market-based or informal knowledge flow occurs within industrial clusters that can be seen as reduced-form innovation systems. Policies to stimulate innovation at nationl and local levels must both build on and contribute to the dynamics of innovative clusters. This book presents a series of papers written by policy majers and academic experts in the field, that demonstrate why and how this can be done in different national contexts"--Cover 4. |
Contents
In Pursuit of Innovative Clusters | 7 |
Learning from Experiences in Advanced Innovation Clusters | 13 |
The Engine of Knowledgedriven Growth in Finland | 19 |
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Innovative Clusters: Drivers of National Innovation Systems Pim Den Hertog,Svend Remoe No preview available - 2001 |
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