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Industry agglomeration as a geohistorical process of (mis)alignment: Illustrations from Surakarta, Indonesia

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT Regarding cities as prime evidence of the advantages of industry agglomeration assumes that industry, community and government align. Yet, the geographical scales and organizational logics of industry, community and government differ and the historical process of how they align remains obscure. Putting Global North theory into dialogue with Global South realities, we present a processual approach to understanding industry agglomeration. Our stylized approach recognises the geohistorical (mis)alignments in the organization of industry, government and community. A subsidiary contribution of this paper is to underline the opportunities and constraints government jurisdiction presents in the promotion of industry agglomeration.

Source: Progress in Economic Geography

DOI: 10.1016/j.peg.2026.100064

Authors: N.A. Phelps, A. Rifai, N. Asterina, R. Hadayani, H. Wijaya, A. Aritenang

Institutions: The University of Melbourne, Diponegoro University, Bandung Institute of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Regional Economics and Spatial Analysis

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,470