Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to explore how cohesive/diverse networks affect
entrepreneurial activities. In particular, an interest is shown in how cohesion and diversity …

In spite of growing mobility of production and production factors, economic development is
increasingly localized in economic agglomerations. This article reviews three partially …

The burgeoning literature on global value chains (GVCs) has recast our understanding of
how industrial clusters are shaped by their ties to the international economy, but within this …

This paper discusses the characteristics, contributions of SMEs to economic development,
and the constraints to SME development in developing countries with particular reference to …

The second edition of Regional Economics provides a comprehensive and up-to-date
treatment of regional economics. This fully revised edition includes key theoretical …

Small and medium enterprises have been considered as the engine of economic growth
and for promoting equitable development. The major advantage of the sector is its …

Humphrey J. and Schmitz H.(2002) How does insertion in global value chains affect
upgrading in industrial clusters?, Reg. Studies 36, 1017–1027. What is the scope for local …

The paper explores determinants of innovation capability in small UK electronics and
software firms. An experimental innovation index is used alongside conventional proxies of …

It has been shown that clustering helps local enterprises in industrial districts overcome
growth constraints and compete in distant markets in advanced and less developed …

In this paper, we join the debate on business innovation modes that originates from the
wider literature on innovation systems. These specific contributions identify and study the …