Markus Steen

TL;DR: The authors synthesises insights from 113 recent scientific articles, dealing with both environmental issues and economic growth, as well as innovation, with a focus on six themes derived from current discussions in economic geography and transition studies: skills, technology, physical resources, markets, institutions and policies.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors analyze data from a survey of 133 incumbent firms in Norway's two main energy sectors, namely oil/gas and hydropower, to understand their diversification activities beyond their primary sector both in the past and in the future.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors adopt a comparative cross-national approach, examining the evolution of offshore wind in Germany, the UK and Norway, and conclude that Germany has developed the most deep-rooted and holistic path, characterised by leading roles in both deployment and manufacturing.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors argue that more attention needs to be paid to agency, and that agency must be seen as inter-temporal in the sense that actors' activities and strategies are framed by combinations of experiences and expectations.

TL;DR: In this article, a conceptual framework that specifies key conditions and reinforcing mechanisms for path creation and barriers to the materialization of such conditions and mechanisms is proposed. But the authors do not consider the role of non-firm actors in path creation.