This dissertation examines the potential of industry clusters as an economic development
strategy for metropolitan regions and their central cities. The ultimate research question is …

Regional technology clusters are an important source of economic development, yet in
biotechnology few successful clusters exist. Previous research links successful clusters to …

This paper outlines the development of an entrepreneurial culture in the US Capitol region
and the formation of a regional industrial cluster. The conditions that the literature associates …

This article examines a set of industries including financial investment, fashion, and culture
that tend to predominate in certain cities such as New York and London. Using data on …

Infrastructure is commonly conceptualized as a set of facilities that play a critical role in
facilitating activities by individuals and organizations. Conventionally, infrastructure is tightly …

Abstract The American Silicon Valley has achieved internationalrecognition as a successful
high-technology sector, acting as a model for othergovernments that wish to create similarly …

Garnsey E. and Heffernan P.(2005) High‐technology clustering through spin‐out and
attraction: the Cambridge case, Regional Studies 39, 1127–1144. Co‐determinants that …

This study uses institutional theory and the “Technopolis” wheel to investigate the movement
of technology entrepreneurs and why they “stick” to well-established entrepreneurial …

Numerous studies focus on successful clusters to demonstrate that geographic proximity
enables collaboration and innovation. Yet, practitioners still need to understand why some …

Entrepreneurship and regional development can be addressed from many different angles:
clusters, creativity and human capital. Professor Acs, a distinguished researcher in this field …