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Growing Global: Learning Locations in the Life Sciences

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This research explores the role of place in corporate location strategy by following the global footsteps of pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and Company. Examining a life science company model whose acquisitions strongly affected industry strategy provides examples of place characteristics modifying high tech corporate strategy in four very different metropolitan areas: Indianapolis, Research Triangle, San Diego and Shanghai. Targeted interviews explore institutional, human, and place features. This case study illustrates why choosing the best learning location—where both structured and informal information exchange networks can nurture companies—is key to achieving competitive advantage through site selection.

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  • Susan Walcott, 2001. "Growing Global: Learning Locations in the Life Sciences," Growth and Change, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 32(4), pages 511-532.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:growch:v:32:y:2001:i:4:p:511-532
    DOI: 10.1111/0017-4815.00173
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    7. Francis, Bill & Hasan, Iftekhar & John, Kose & Waisman, Maya, 2012. "Urban agglomeration and CEO compensation," Bank of Finland Research Discussion Papers 17/2012, Bank of Finland.
    8. William A. Testa, 2006. "Headquarters Research and Implications for Local Development," Economic Development Quarterly, , vol. 20(2), pages 111-116, May.

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