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Shared Resources and Cluster Life Cycle: A study in the footwear sector in Brazil and Italy

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  • Bianchini Galuk, Mariana

    (UFRGS - Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul)

  • Carneiro Zen, Aurora

    (UFRGS - Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul)

  • Klein Schmidt, Vitor

    (UFRGS - Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul)

  • Anicet Bittencourt, Bruno

    (Unisinos University)

Abstract

Clusters are considered sources of competitive advantage. A cluster is understood as a set of resources; however, it is noted that these resources vary according to their trajectory. Thus, this paper seeks to analyze the relationship between shared resources in the life cycle of the cluster. We conducted a cross-country study with two clusters in the footwear industry: Brazil and Italy. We present two main contributions. First, the competitiveness of clusters is sustained by their ability to renew and change their dependent trajectory. Second, we propose five elements that positively influence cluster competitiveness. These elements also help us understand the trajectory of clusters.

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  • Bianchini Galuk, Mariana & Carneiro Zen, Aurora & Klein Schmidt, Vitor & Anicet Bittencourt, Bruno, 2023. "Shared Resources and Cluster Life Cycle: A study in the footwear sector in Brazil and Italy," INVESTIGACIONES REGIONALES - Journal of REGIONAL RESEARCH, Asociación Española de Ciencia Regional, issue 57, pages 35-50.
    • Handle: RePEc:ris:invreg:0514
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    Keywords

    Regional clusters; cluster life cycle; strategic resources; competitiveness; cross-country study;
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    JEL classification:

    • O52 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economywide Country Studies - - - Europe
    • O54 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economywide Country Studies - - - Latin America; Caribbean
    • R10 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - General
    • R11 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Regional Economic Activity: Growth, Development, Environmental Issues, and Changes

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