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Defending clusters against critics

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Sarmiza Pencea (Institute for World Economy)

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Abstract

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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Article provided by Romanian-American University in its journal Romanian Economic and Business Review.

Volume (Year): 2 (2007)
Issue (Month): 4 (Winter)
Pages: 22-26
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Keywords: clusters; economic growth; agglomeration economies; cooperation;

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  1. Michael Porter, 2003. "The Economic Performance of Regions," Regional Studies, Taylor and Francis Journals, vol. 37(6-7), pages 545-546, August. [Downloadable!] (restricted)
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