Industrial Districts in History and the Developing World
Industrial Districts in History and the Developing World

Author: Tomoko Hashino

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2016-10-11

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 9811001820

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This book sheds new light on the role of industrial districts in the industrial development of the past and present. Industrial districts, which refer to the geographical concentration of enterprises producing similar or closely related commodities in a small area, play a significant role in the development of manufacturing industries not only historically in Europe and Japan but also at present in emerging East Asian economies, such as China and Vietnam and low-income countries in sub-Saharan Africa. The book identifies similarities in the development patterns of industrial districts in history and the present and analyzes the reasons for these similarities. More specifically, the book examines whether Marshallian agglomeration economies provide sufficient explanations and seeks to deepen understanding about the important factors that are missing. Despite the common issues addressed by economic historians and development economists regarding the advantages of industrial districts for industrial development, discussion of these issues between the two groups of researchers has been largely absent, or at best weak. The purpose of this book is to integrate the results of case studies by economic historians interested in France, Spain, and Japan and those by development economists interested in the contemporary industries still developing in China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Tanzania, and other countries in sub-Saharan Africa.

A Handbook of Industrial Districts
A Handbook of Industrial Districts

Author: Giacomo Becattini

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2014-05-14

Total Pages: 900

ISBN-13: 1781007802

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'A Handbook of Industrial Districts is a very well-organized and structured collection of scientific works on the theory of industrial districts.' - Roberta Capello, Regional Studies In this comprehensive original reference work, the editors have brought together an unrivalled group of distinguished scholars and practitioners to comment on the historical and contemporary role of industrial districts.

Upgrading Clusters and Small Enterprises in Developing Countries
Upgrading Clusters and Small Enterprises in Developing Countries

Author: Jose Antonio Puppim de Oliveira

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-02-24

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1317004124

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SME's are acknowledged as effective sources of jobs and incomes, gaining an important position in the development agenda, subsequently 'cluster' policies were conceived as a framework to augment the effects of SMEs and to optimize resources used to support them. Based on case studies from Brazil, Vietnam, Indonesia and India, this volume examines SME clusters and argues that unless they counteract common problems such as very low wages, poor working conditions, poor quality products and lack or environmental regulation, they will be pushed out of the market and so become unsustainable. This book suggests that the SME clusters currently being stretched should react by 'socially upgrading' in order to improve their innovation capacity, as well as social, environmental and labour standards. It puts forward conceptual frameworks which explain the way firms can upgrade: through markets, interaction among cluster members, through Corporate Social Responsibility and other such public policy, and through the better enforcement of regulation.

Indian Industrial Clusters
Indian Industrial Clusters

Author: Keshab Das

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-05-15

Total Pages: 229

ISBN-13: 1351928031

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This book presents an in-depth analysis of the functional dynamics of Indian industrial clusters which have grown and stayed as hubs of business activity in India, thanks to a large calibrated domestic market for goods. The examples given contribute towards the understanding of theoretical underpinnings of small firm clusters in LDCs and also indicate steps towards effective policy making for SME development in general, and local economic regeneration in LDCs in particular. The industries studied include modern as well as traditional/artisanal sectors which span at least ten Indian states. They provide insights into informality, labour, inter-firm relationship (cooperation and competition), technological and organisational flexibility, and forms of supportive institutional arrangements and nature of linkages with agencies external to the cluster, among other things. This book will be of particular interest to SME practitioners and to students and researchers of economics, business management, regional development, economic geography, industrial sociology and industrial organisation.

FDI and Industrial Organization in Developing Countries
FDI and Industrial Organization in Developing Countries

Author: Pradeep Kanta Ray

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-06-04

Total Pages: 309

ISBN-13: 1351158309

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Originally published in 2005. Analyzing the impact of FDI on industrial organization in India in the midst of changes wrought by globalization is a daunting task. The Indian economy is large and disparate, with a multitude of economic and political institutions and an unsteady record of policy reform. Drawing comparisons with other Asian economies, this monograph identifies the factors that contribute to the successful creation of globally competitive industries by illustrating the nature of interchange between FDI, indigenous capital, industry policy and institutions. It also analyzes the contribution of foreign affiliates and domestic enterprises to industrial development. Using case studies and quantitative analysis, the work reveals new and significant features of Indian business and industry. In view of the recent interest generated regarding India's prowess in high technology sectors and its potential to be the next economic 'powerhouse', the empirical analyses and issues raised in this book are both timely and comprehensive.

Global Competition and Local Networks
Global Competition and Local Networks

Author: Rod B. McNaughton

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-02-06

Total Pages: 255

ISBN-13: 1351768239

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This title was first published in 2002. The interest in becoming globally competitive through network strategies, particularly networks between small and medium-sized firms in local business communities, is high among academic researchers, economic development agencies and growth orientated firms. Important contributions to our understanding of the strategic use of networks are coming from a number of disciplinary and theoretical perspectives. This volume provides a unique opportunity to both synthesize this diverse literature and report the results of original research. It is particularly relevant to scholars of business and management, geography and economics

Development and Modern Industrial Policy in Practice
Development and Modern Industrial Policy in Practice

Author: Jesus Felipe

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2015-04-24

Total Pages: 425

ISBN-13: 1784715549

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Development and Modern Industrial Policy in Practice provides an up-to-date analysis of industrial policy. Modern industrial policy refers to the set of actions and strategies used to favor the more dynamic sectors of the economy. A key aspect of moder

High Technology, Productivity and Networks
High Technology, Productivity and Networks

Author: Patrizio Bianchi

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2008-04-30

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 0230583725

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Progress in telecommunications and infrastructure, coupled with liberalization in international organizations, has introduced a number of new competitors to existing SMEs. This book analyzes strategic aspects of SME development that may help to promote growth: high-tech development, productivity increase, and strengthening of linkages.

SME Cluster Development
SME Cluster Development

Author: M. Parrilli

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2007-02-07

Total Pages: 175

ISBN-13: 0230801501

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This book offers a new interpretative key, which we call 'a stage and eclectic approach', to the development of clusters. This approach supports public efforts to increase the effectiveness of policy-making and development operations in local contexts.