The role of Innovation Zones in Regional Development: Case studies and theory - Softcover

Mikroglou, Eleni

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3838394585 ISBN 13: 9783838394589

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Innovation and regional development are two topics that were (separately) very much discussed by scholars and in recent literature there have been attempts to examine how the former is connected to the latter. At the same time, different types of regional agglomeration systems have been developed and discussed. However, there is a significant gap in literature particularly concerning Innovation Zones. Thus, there is a need to look into this concept and examine the benefits that Innovation Zones can provide to the region to which they are affiliated. Consequently, it is necessary to examine who are the main actors of an Innovation Zone and the prerequisites for a successful Innovation Zone. This analysis will provide to the reader knowledge on regional development theories, the importance of knowledge and it would be especially useful to students or professionals that deal with issues related to innovation, regional development and knowledge agglomeration systems.

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About the Author

Eleni Mikroglou, MSc: Innovation and Business Creation at Jönköping International Business School. Consultant at Logotech S.A., Athens, Greece.

Edition details

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3838394585
• ISBN 13: 9783838394589
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 84