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Bridging Ruptures: The Re-emergence of the Antwerp Diamond District After World War II and the Role of Strategic Action

In: Emerging Clusters

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  • Sebastian Henn
  • Eric Laureys

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This book rigorously explores the critical, initial stage of cluster emergence in which the seeds for further growth are sown. Whether economic growth actually occurs, however, ultimately depends on various regional conditions and the processes in place.

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  • Sebastian Henn & Eric Laureys, 2010. "Bridging Ruptures: The Re-emergence of the Antwerp Diamond District After World War II and the Role of Strategic Action," Chapters, in: Dirk Fornahl & Sebastian Henn & Max-Peter Menzel (ed.), Emerging Clusters, chapter 4, Edward Elgar Publishing.
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