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The location of research and development: Some observations and evidence from Britain

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J.R.L. Howells
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Howells J. R. L. (1984) The location of research and development: some observations and evidence from Britain, Reg. Studies 18, 13--29. The paper examines the location of R & D in Britain on both an aggregate (R & D service employment--MLH 876) and micro (pharmaceutical research activity) scale. R & D is concentrated in the core South East region but over time no clear regional trend is apparent. On an urban-rural basis, R & D is relatively dispersed and decentralization appears to be continuing over time. The paper then examines industrial R & D within the context of corporate organization. It concludes that 'internal’ locational factors are of primary importance in industrial R & D location. The implications for a regionally oriented innovation policy are discussed.

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Volume (Year): 18 (1984)
Issue (Month): 1 (February)
Pages: 13-29
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Keywords: Research and development location; Corporate organization; Technological change.; Regional development; Pharmaceutical industry;

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