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Growth Clusters in European Cities: An Integral Approach

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  • Leo van den Berg

    (European Institute for Comparative Urban Research, Erasmus University Rotterdam, PO Box 1738, 3000 DR Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Lvandenberg@few.eur.nl)

  • Erik Braun

    (European Institute for Comparative Urban Research, Erasmus University Rotterdam, PO Box 1738, 3000 DR Rotterdam, The Netherlands, braun@few.eur.nl)

  • Willem van Winden

    (European Institute for Comparative Urban Research, Erasmus University Rotterdam, PO Box 1738, 3000 DR Rotterdam, The Netherlands, vwinden@few.eur.nl)

Abstract

This paper analyses and compares the dynamics of clusters in nine urban regions in Europe. The cluster perspective in the studying of growth processes in cities has added value because, increasingly, economic activities cross the boundaries of traditional economic sectors, as networks are becoming the leading organisational principle. The integral approach reveals that the performance and dynamics of clusters depend on cluster-specific conditions and, to a large extent, also on the general spatial-economic situation in the urban region and the quality of urban management.

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  • Leo van den Berg & Erik Braun & Willem van Winden, 2001. "Growth Clusters in European Cities: An Integral Approach," Urban Studies, Urban Studies Journal Limited, vol. 38(1), pages 185-205, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:urbstu:v:38:y:2001:i:1:p:185-205
    DOI: 10.1080/00420980124001
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