Networks and Clusters of Economic Activity

S. Beugelsdijk; Gerrit J. Hospers

Networks and Clusters of Economic Activity

S. Beugelsdijk, Gerrit J. Hospers

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Abstract

By the end of this chapter you will be able to:understand why networks and clusters are important for business lifeanalyse the positive and negative aspects of the network relationships of firmsexplore how geographical clustering can enhance a firm's competitive positioncritically assess the insights of several theoretical frameworks for understanding the concepts of networks and clustersassess the argument that institutions are important in industrial districtsappreciate the difference between the sectoral approach and the cluster approach.

Original language	Undefined
Title of host publication	Comparative International Management
Editors	C.I. Koen
Place of Publication	Maidenhead, UK
Publisher	McGraw Hill Education
Pages	490-521
Number of pages	567
ISBN (Print)	0077103912
Publication status	Published - 2005

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