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City-regional Systems and Competitive Internet Economies

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A live issue currently in eonomic development relates to the importance of city-regional business environments for the growth and competitiveness of internet-related industries. Drawing on theories of regional innovation systems, this study evaluates the importance of place-related factors in the development of internet firms in two UK city-regions. The findings highlight the importance of demand economies, external networks, key local firms and individuals, and government research expenditure. Institutional arguments about local-regional systems are not drivers for growth, but play a more complex role in shaping knowledge and technological infrastructure.

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  • Philip McCready, 2001. "City-regional Systems and Competitive Internet Economies," Local Economy, London South Bank University, vol. 16(2), pages 103-122, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:loceco:v:16:y:2001:i:2:p:103-122
    DOI: 10.1080/02690940010036018
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