Business Clusters: An International Perspective (Routledge Studies in Business Organization and Networks)

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Clusters of specialized businesses are being promoted around the world, aided by high-profile examples such as Silicon Valley. Using evidence from high- and low-income economies, as well as detailed case studies that show the special conditions behind successful clusters, this book provides a new vantage point on this high-interest topic, making it ideal for students of business location, policy-makers and managers seeking a real-world understanding of clustering.

Author(s): Martin Perry
Edition: 1
Year: 2005

Language: English
Pages: 256

Book Cover......Page 1
Half-Title......Page 2
Title......Page 6
Copyright......Page 7
Contents......Page 8
Tables......Page 9
Boxes......Page 10
Preface......Page 12
Abbreviations......Page 15
1 Introduction......Page 16
2 Approching Clusters......Page 30
3 Agglomeration and Clusters......Page 54
4 Counting Clusters......Page 84
5 New Economic Geography......Page 114
6 Clusters in Developing Countries......Page 140
7 Promoting Clusters......Page 168
8 Conclusion......Page 197
References......Page 203
Index......Page 220