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The incubator hypothesis: Re-vitalization of metropolitan areas?
Abstract In this paper spatial and temporal dimensions of technical innovations will be dealt with in both a theoretical and an empirical sense. In this framework, a first aim is to make a systematic typology of different innovations. As far as the regional context is concerned, a theoretical framework will be designed for identifying which regions will most likely “specialize” in certain kinds of innovations. In this respect, our analytical framework can ascertain, for example, whether the central (metropolitan) areas tend to be in a favourable position regarding high quality product innovations, while the more peripheral zones will be more oriented towards process innovations. These hypotheses are then tested, using industrial survey data, by means of contingency table and regression analysis. In general, the empirical results give (some) support to the above mentioned “spatial specialization” hypothesis.
The incubator hypothesis: Re-vitalization of metropolitan areas?
Abstract In this paper spatial and temporal dimensions of technical innovations will be dealt with in both a theoretical and an empirical sense. In this framework, a first aim is to make a systematic typology of different innovations. As far as the regional context is concerned, a theoretical framework will be designed for identifying which regions will most likely “specialize” in certain kinds of innovations. In this respect, our analytical framework can ascertain, for example, whether the central (metropolitan) areas tend to be in a favourable position regarding high quality product innovations, while the more peripheral zones will be more oriented towards process innovations. These hypotheses are then tested, using industrial survey data, by means of contingency table and regression analysis. In general, the empirical results give (some) support to the above mentioned “spatial specialization” hypothesis.
The incubator hypothesis: Re-vitalization of metropolitan areas?
Davelaar, Evert Jan (author) / Nijkamp, Peter (author)
1988
Article (Journal)
English