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Regional advantage and the geography of networks: Explaining global–local knowledge sourcing patterns

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: There is a dearth of systematic evidence concerning the extent to which being located in economically advantaged regions assists firms in accessing knowledge from global sources. This paper explores the issue by utilizing data from a survey of firms in the UK. It shows that local knowledge sourcing widely assists firms in economically advantaged regions by acting as a springboard for international knowledge sourcing, whilst this is not the case for their counterparts in disadvantaged regions. The analysis suggests that the springboard effect and the geography of external knowledge networks are associated with regional economic context.

Source: Papers of the Regional Science Association

DOI: 10.1111/pirs.12423

Authors: Robert Huggins, Hiro Izushi, Daniel Prokop

Institutions: Cardiff University, Aston University

Language: English

Topic: Regional Economics and Spatial Analysis

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,500