Why some regional clusters work better than others

Geographic clusters of interconnected research institutions, businesses and suppliers — think Boston and the biotechnology industry — play a key role in fostering innovation.

But not all of these regional systems are created equal. The best ones generate a greater number of jobs, attract more start-ups, and create more new products and services. So what do the most successful clusters have in common?

By ANDREAS B. EISINGERICH and LESLIE BOEHM

Full Story: http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB118841858437012520.html

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Co-Evolution of Firms, Industries, and Networks in Space

http://ideas.repec.org/p/egu/wpaper/0707.html

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State Strategies for Promoting Innovative Clusters and Regional Economies. http://matr.net/article-25857.html