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Cluster-based industrial development in contemporary developing countries and modern Japanese economic history

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  • Hashino, Tomoko
  • Otsuka, Keijiro

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What are the similarities and dissimilarities in the pattern of cluster development between contemporary developing countries and modern Japanese economic history? This study attempts to examine the relevance of the Sonobe–Otsuka model, which is designed to explain the long-term process of cluster-based development in developing countries, for understanding the development process of silk-weaving clusters in prewar Japan. We discovered critical roles played by trade associations and local governments in internalizing the agglomeration economies in the development of the silk-weaving industry in Japan. We argue that further efforts are needed to explore the importance of trade associations and local governments in the development of industrial clusters in developing countries.

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  • Hashino, Tomoko & Otsuka, Keijiro, 2013. "Cluster-based industrial development in contemporary developing countries and modern Japanese economic history," Journal of the Japanese and International Economies, Elsevier, vol. 30(C), pages 19-32.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jjieco:v:30:y:2013:i:c:p:19-32
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jjie.2013.09.001
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    Keywords

    Industrial clusters; Developing countries; Japanese economic history; Innovations; Trade associations;
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    JEL classification:

    • L67 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Manufacturing - - - Other Consumer Nondurables: Clothing, Textiles, Shoes, and Leather Goods; Household Goods; Sports Equipment
    • N15 - Economic History - - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics; Industrial Structure; Growth; Fluctuations - - - Asia including Middle East
    • N65 - Economic History - - Manufacturing and Construction - - - Asia including Middle East
    • O14 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Industrialization; Manufacturing and Service Industries; Choice of Technology

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