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Agglomeration and clusters near and far for regional development: A critical assessment
Author(s) -
Gordon Peter,
Kourtit Karima
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
regional science policy and practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.342
H-Index - 8
ISSN - 1757-7802
DOI - 10.1111/rsp3.12264
Subject(s) - economies of agglomeration , perspective (graphical) , economic geography , context (archaeology) , regional development , regional science , natural (archaeology) , spatial contextual awareness , geography , economics , computer science , economic growth , artificial intelligence , archaeology , remote sensing
The aim of the paper is to elaborate the popular concept of spatial clusters in a broader regional development context. Are regional clusters natural and emergent? Do we understand how and why? Does the concept necessarily imply nearness? How much? How little? Is there a role for policy makers? This contribution offers an up‐to‐date critical perspective.