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Identification and assessment of regional clusters

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  • Svetlana Rastvortseva

    (Belgorod State National Rasearch University. World Economy Chair)

  • Natalya Cherepovskaya

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The emergence and development of regional clusters in Russia is considered as an effective tool for improving the economy competitiveness. Considering that the growth of the clusters is a long-term and resource-intensive process, the formation of identification and assessment methods for clearly definition the regional clustering availability is particular important. The methods must be optimal for the Russian practices. The purpose of the paper is to analyze the methodological approaches of identification and assessment of potential regional clusters. In particular, the article analyzes the existing qualitative assessment and empirical approaches to the clusters identification, focusing on M. Porter methodology (with modification of the Institute for Competitiveness and Prosperity) and the European Cluster Observatory. The paper also discusses the methodological approaches to the identification and assessment of potential clusters used in Russian practice.

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  • Svetlana Rastvortseva & Natalya Cherepovskaya, 2013. "Identification and assessment of regional clusters," Economy of region, Centre for Economic Security, Institute of Economics of Ural Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, vol. 1(4), pages 123-133.
    • Handle: RePEc:ura:ecregj:v:1:y:2013:i:4:p:123-133
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