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Smart specialization policy in the European Union: relatedness, knowledge complexity and regional diversification
The operationalization of smart specialization policy has been rather limited because a coherent set of analytical tools to guide the policy directives remains elusive. We propose a policy framework around the concepts of relatedness and knowledge complexity. We show that diversifying into more complex technologies is attractive but difficult for European Union regions to accomplish. Regions can overcome this diversification dilemma by developing new complex technologies that build on local related capabilities. We use these findings to construct a policy framework for smart specialization that highlights the potential risks and rewards for regions of adopting competing diversification strategies.
Smart specialization policy in the European Union: relatedness, knowledge complexity and regional diversification
The operationalization of smart specialization policy has been rather limited because a coherent set of analytical tools to guide the policy directives remains elusive. We propose a policy framework around the concepts of relatedness and knowledge complexity. We show that diversifying into more complex technologies is attractive but difficult for European Union regions to accomplish. Regions can overcome this diversification dilemma by developing new complex technologies that build on local related capabilities. We use these findings to construct a policy framework for smart specialization that highlights the potential risks and rewards for regions of adopting competing diversification strategies.
Smart specialization policy in the European Union: relatedness, knowledge complexity and regional diversification
Balland, Pierre-Alexandre (author) / Boschma, Ron (author) / Crespo, Joan (author) / Rigby, David L. (author)
Regional Studies ; 53 ; 1252-1268
2019-09-02
17 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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