The economics of regional clusters

This book takes a critical view on regional industry clusters, in particular their identification and formation, and the policies which help create and support them. The distinguished international contributors comprehensively discuss the important theoretical and empirical issues concerning clusters and cluster policy from a regional economic perspective. As a whole, the book aims to examine the hyperbole that often surrounds clusters by employing sound scientific evidence and rigorous analysis. Contributors to this book include: B. Alecke, C. Alsleben, U. Blien, T. Brenner, M.J. Burger, J.C. Duque, E. Feser, P. Franz, G. Heimpold, S. Iammarino, M. Kiese, S. Köhler, N. Litzel, G. Maier, P. McCann, J. Möller, L. Monteiro Monasterio, A. Otto, O. Raspe, S.J. Rey, M.T.W. Rosenfeld, F. Scharr, A. Torre, G. Untiedt, F.G. van Oort, M. Wrobel.