The Economics of Clusters: Lessons from the French Experience

by Florian Mayneris, Philippe Martin, Thierry Mayer, et al.

The development of clusters of economic activity is an important feature of industrial policy. Industry clusters have long fascinated economists and geographers alike, the most renowned being Silicon Valley which is seen by many as the blueprint for regional development, innovation, and growth. Several clusters have also developed across Europe, including SiliconFen in Cambridge and Minalogic in Grenoble, and in recent years cluster policies have...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199592209
• ISBN13: 9780199592203
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.6" x 8.5"