Search for dissertations about: "geography of innovation"
Showing result 21 - 25 of 44 swedish dissertations containing the words geography of innovation.
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21. Working Together : Exploring Relational Tensions in Swedish Academia
Abstract : This study explores the basic social conditions for high-quality university research, and focuses on research in science and technology in Sweden. Swedish research policy has adopted more of a market perspective on academic research and its role in society. READ MORE
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22. On inter-industry relatedness and regional economic development
Abstract : The dissertation aims to advance our understanding about the role of local industry structure in regional economic development. More specifically, it investigates how relatedness between local industries (i.e. similarities in what kind of knowledge industries use) contributes to and constrains regional economic development. READ MORE
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23. Social Capital and Regional Innovation Systems : Bridging approaches and broadening understanding of knowledge sharing and innovation
Abstract : This doctoral thesis takes as a starting point that geographical location remains fundamental to gain competitive advantage for some types of firms and activities even though economic activity in general has become more global. The region is seen as the key level in which the innovative capability of firms is shaped, coordinated and governed. READ MORE
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24. In Search of 'Community' in Zimbabwe's Fast Track Resettlement Area of Mazowe District
Abstract : The thesis discusses community development in fast track resettlement areas of Zimbabwe. The land reform programme designated as the Third Revolution (Chimurenga) or fast track land reform was launched in 2000. This programme saw 12 million hectares of farming land being taken over by the state for resettlement. READ MORE
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25. The Urban Turn : And the Location of economic Activities
Abstract : Competitiveness of city regions has gained a more and more central position in regional development and regional planning within the last decades. A reason for this is that globalisation has caused pressure on industrial structures forcing firms to increase their competitiveness by more actively promoting innovation and knowledge creation. READ MORE