Competing for knowledge : creating, connecting, and growing / Robert Huggins and Hiro Izushi.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [188]-214) and index.

Introduction -- The origin and reality of the knowledge-based economy -- Knowledge-based capacity of best-performing regions -- Networks and clusters -- Knowledge clusters and their evolution -- Nurturing and attracting talent -- Managing network capital and innovation -- But what about the money? : financing and commercializing knowledge -- Conclusion -- Appendices -- Notes -- Bibliography.

This book focuses on the dynamics of the knowledge economy, providing an overview of the knowledge creation capabilities of economies. It examines the growth performance of leading knowledge economies, and presents a detailed analysis of how the creation and connection of knowledge is becoming the key means of growing productivity. The book will be of interest to students and researchers engaged with the knowledge economy, management, and economic geography, as well as managers and public policy makers interested in competitiveness and economic development.

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