Learning, innovation and regional development: a critical appraisal of recent debates

被引:284
作者
MacKinnon, D
Cumbers, A
Chapman, K
机构
[1] Univ Aberdeen, Dept Geog & Environm, Aberdeen AB24 3UF, Scotland
[2] Univ Glasgow, Dept Geog & Topog Sci, Glasgow G12 8QQ, Lanark, Scotland
关键词
globalization; innovation; knowledge; learning; networks; new regionalism; regional development; regions; scale;
D O I
10.1191/0309132502ph371ra
中图分类号
P9 [自然地理学]; K9 [地理];
学科分类号
0705 ; 070501 ;
摘要
A resurgence of interest in the region as a scale of economic organization has been apparent within economic geography over the past decade or so. In view of the apparent shift towards a 'knowledge-driven economy', the capacity of regions to support processes of learning and innovation has been identified as a key source of competitive advantage. This paper provides a critical appraisal of recent work on innovation, learning and regional development, situating this within its intellectual context. We argue that, while the focus on knowledge and learning is highly relevant, much of the literature fails to adequately ground its arguments in empirical enquiry and also tends to underemphasize the importance of wider extra-local networks and structures. In conclusion, we offer some directions for further research.
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页码:293 / 311
页数:19
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