<i>‘Original, engaging, and appealing to researchers and policymakers, this book introduces complexity and uncertainty into the analysis of clusters. For the first time, it provides a comprehensive comparison of the trends reshaping the transformation of European and Japanese clusters.’</i>

- Rafael Boix Domènech, University of Valencia, Spain,

<i>‘This book provides a new and essential perspective not found in existing cluster-related research books, and explores enhancing the cluster function and improving its effectiveness. At its core, this serves to share and extend social values and provide a spiritual axis for cluster stakeholders. I believe the results of the research are more persuasive and realistic than the previous Creative Cities theory.’</i>

- Tadashi Yagi, Doshisha University, Kyoto City, Japan,

<i>‘An original volume, where the resilience of clusters and industrial districts in Japan, Italy, Poland, and Latin America is explored, enhanced by investigating (eco)innovation, creativity, and wider communication channels, which stir successful responses to current epochal transformations, namely globalization and climate change.’</i>

- Davide Parrilli, Bournemouth University, UK,

Delivering a global perspective, Clusters in Times of Uncertainty follows the transformation of clusters in a world defined by digital collaboration and green economies. In this innovative book, contributors deconstruct and compare examples from Japan and Europe to explore the opportunities and challenges that clusters present in our modern age.Experts from economics and regional studies highlight the potential of cluster ecosystems for sustainable growth and societal well-being. A diverse range of rigorous analyses are implemented to address pressing issues such as environmental concerns, circular economy practices, social inclusion, and digital technologies. Chapters feature international case studies ranging from the Sapporo Valley cluster in Japan, to Polish National Key Clusters, to collaborations between Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Overarching phenomena such as B Corps are examined, as well as the inclusion of arts and crafts to promote sustainable practices and to enrich the cultural fabric and overall competitiveness of creative clusters.Clusters in Times of Uncertainty is a valuable resource for understanding how clusters can foster resilient and sustainable economies. It provides creative insights and practical implications for academics studying economics of innovation, industrial and regional economics, and regional studies, as well as for policymakers and practitioners involved in regional development and economic growth.
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Delivering a global perspective, Clusters in Times of Uncertainty follows the transformation of clusters in a world defined by digital collaboration and green economies. In this innovative book, contributors deconstruct and compare examples from Japan and Europe to explore the opportunities and challenges that clusters present in our modern age.
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Contents: Foreword x Introduction to Clusters in Times of Uncertainty 1 Luciana Lazzeretti, Tamane Ozeki, Silvia Rita Sedita and Francesco Capone PART I A JAPANESE PERSPECTIVE ON CLUSTERS IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY 1 Development of the resilience capacity of people by linking disaster prevention facilities with tourism: case study analysis of ‘TestiMone ARIDA’, Arida, Wakayama 11 Tamane Ozeki, Hiroki Kamata, Yoshio Mochizuki, Masako Sawayanagi, and Keizo Matsumura 2 “Stay small” syndrome in the rise and stall lifecycle of industrial clusters: evidence from Sapporo Valley cluster 29 Futoshi Akiba and Jin-ichiro Yamada 3 The significance of a smart city for transformation of an automaker’s business model: a case study of Toyota’s Woven City 49 Jun Akabane 4 Urban policy and securing talent toward realizing an international creative environment: Glass City Toyama, Japan 67 Atsuko Maeda 5 What factors disincentivize large enterprise employees from moving to startups? Interviews in the Tokyo ecosystem 86 Yuho Sasamori, Moet Onodera, and Hirotoshi Kishi PART II EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVE ON CLUSTERS IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY 6 Do clusters help companies to “go green”? Experience of Polish National Key Clusters 103 Anna Lis, Marta Mackiewicz, and Anna Wendt 7 Green innovation and B Corps: an exploration of the technological space 125 Silvia Blasi, Mattia Buggio, and Silvia Rita Sedita 8 Exploring the role of museums in the digital era: the successful case of the Uffizi Galleries 143 Luciana Lazzeretti, Paola Beccherle, and Stefania Oliva 9 Industry 4.0 in clusters: how openness boosts innovation in Industry 4.0 technologies 160 Francesco Capone, Filippo Baldetti, Niccolò Innocenti, and Vincenzo Zampi 10 The evolution of the Italian industrial district: Arzignano’s leather district from area monoculturale to area sistema integrata di innovazione 179 Italo Trevisan and Lucrezia Maria Mecenero 11 Connecting innovation poles with lagging territories: how do collaborations with Europe and Asia influence innovation in Latin American cities? 202 Pablo Galaso and Sergio Palomeque 12 Economic complexity and income inequality: evidence from Italian regions 218 Roberto Antonietti and David Fanton 13 The Italian National Strategy for Inner Areas: first insights from regions’ specialization in cultural and creative industries 240 Andrea Porta, Giovanna Segre, and Josep-Maria Arauzo-Carod Index 262
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781035315758
Publisert
2024-04-12
Utgiver
Vendor
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
AldersnivĂĽ
P, 06
SprĂĽk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
286

Om bidragsyterne

Edited by Luciana Lazzeretti, Professor of Economics and Management, Department of Economics and Management, University of Florence, Italy, Tamane Ozeki, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Urban Management, Osaka Metropolitan University, Japan, Silvia Rita Sedita, Professor of Management, Department of Economics and Management, University of Padova and Francesco Capone, Associate Professor of Management, Department of Economics and Management, University of Florence, Italy