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Innovation and cooperation during the emergence of local industrial clusters: An empirical study in Germany

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This paper studies the dynamics that cause the emergence of local industrial clusters at a general level. Predictions about these dynamics are deduced from theoretical modelling. The predictions are tested with the help of empirical data from Germany. Three-digit manufacturing industries are classified according to their dynamics. It is examined whether certain industrial characteristics are able to predict the type of dynamics occurring. It is shown that a high number of process innovations and a high share of regional cooperation with suppliers and public research institutes characterize those industries in which local clusters emerge.

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  • Thomas Brenner, 2005. "Innovation and cooperation during the emergence of local industrial clusters: An empirical study in Germany," European Planning Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 13(6), pages 921-938, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:eurpls:v:13:y:2005:i:6:p:921-938
    DOI: 10.1080/09654310500188522
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