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Defending clusters against critics

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  • Sarmiza Pencea

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In recent years, almost everybody became interested in clusters. Companies, businessmen, scholars and policymakers alike seem to be fascinated by the clustering phenomenon and its potential to trigger, or to further stimulate, economic growth and development. This remarkably large interest seems to be entirely justified if we just overview some of the most important benefits clusters can generate.

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  • Sarmiza Pencea, 2007. "Defending clusters against critics," Romanian Economic Business Review, Romanian-American University, vol. 2(4), pages 22-26, Winter.
    • Handle: RePEc:rau:journl:v:2:y:2007:i:4:p:22-26
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    1. Michael Porter, 2003. "The Economic Performance of Regions," Regional Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 37(6-7), pages 549-578.
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