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Philip Cooke

Bio: Philip Cooke is an academic researcher from Bergen University College. The author has contributed to research in topics: Knowledge economy & Regional economics. The author has an hindex of 53, co-authored 236 publications receiving 19231 citations. Previous affiliations of Philip Cooke include Cardiff University & University of Wales.


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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explore the case for regional systems of innovation and advocate the strengthening of regional level capacities for promoting both systemic learning and interactive innovation, based on the notion of regions as occupying different positions on a continuum referring to processes constituting them and their powers vis-a-vis innovation policy.

2,172 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a systematic account of the idea and content of regional innovation systems following discoveries made by regional scientists, economic geographers and innovation analysts, and conclude that the source for Europe's innovation gap with the United States rests on excess reliance on public intervention, which signifies major market failure.
Abstract: This paper presents a systematic account of the idea and content of regional innovation systems following discoveries made by regional scientists, economic geographers and innovation analysts. It considers the conditions and criteria for empirical recognition and judgment as to whether scientifically analysed, concrete cases of innovation activity warrant the designation of regional innovation system. The paper concludes by claiming that the source for Europe's innovation gap with the United States rests on excess reliance on public intervention, which signifies major market failure. The future will require widespread evolution of public innovation support systems along with stronger institutional and organizational support from the private sector. Copyright 2001 by Oxford University Press.

1,721 citations

Book
02 Mar 2000
TL;DR: Cooke and Morgan as discussed by the authors explored key social and spatial aspects of corporate reorganization in the context of heightened global competition and highlighted the importance of decentralized industrial policy for both corporate and regional economic development, concluding with the idea that the associational economy may be the ''third way'' between state and market coordination of modern economies.
Abstract: Philip Cooke and Kevin Morgan explore key social and spatial aspects of corporate reorganization in the context of heightened global competition. Their special focus is upon how firms associate with regional milieux. Innovation is a key factor in corporate and regional economic performance and the authors show how interactive innovation, based on collective learning and associative practices, is becoming increasingly significant. Detailed studies of inter-firm and firm-agency interactions are presented for four European regions: Baden-Wurttemberg and Emilia-Romagna as advanced regional economies; Wales and the Basque Country as mature industrial regions seeking a new economic vocation. The book is theoretically informed by an evolutionary economics perspective and draws policy conclusions which highlight the importance of decentralized industrial policy for both corporate and regional economic development. It concludes with the idea that the associational economy may be the `third way' between state and market co-ordination of modern economies.

1,550 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, the authors propose a model for economic development, the associational model, as a third way between state planning and market-driven approaches to development, which correlates high capabilities in social interaction and communication, particularly in the forms of high trust, learning capacity, and networking competence, with the economic and social success of a firm.
Abstract: Proposes a model for economic development, the associational model, as a third way between state planning and market-driven approaches to development. The associational model correlates high capabilities in social interaction and communication, particularly in the forms of high trust, learning capacity, and networking competence, with the economic and social success of a firm. As the process of innovation becomes increasingly collaborative, this social capital can be decisive to the outcome. Because much collaboration involves tacit knowledge, that is, knowledge that has not been put into a tradeable or expressible form, successful collaboration requires personal interaction and shared experiences. Accordingly, the importance of less hierarchical corporate governance forms and local and regional milieux emerge. The consequence of these trends is the ascendancy of the region as the locus of learning and collaboration that drive innovation. Four regional case studies are presented: Baden-Wurttemberg, Emilia-Romagna, Wales, and the Basque Country. The final chapter traces the intellectual roots of the authors' study - the ideas of Schumpeter, Veblen, Marx, and Hayek - and concludes with a sketch of how an associational approach may be implemented by policy makers. (CAR)

1,185 citations

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Philip Cooke1
01 Jan 1992-Geoforum
TL;DR: In this paper, the role of regulation in the development of a network innovation system in the United Kingdom has been examined, focusing on three different approaches to regional innovation, drawing on material evidence from Japan, Germany and France.

884 citations


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Ron Boschma1
TL;DR: Boschma et al. as discussed by the authors argue that the importance of geographical proximity cannot be assessed in isolation, but should always be examined in relation to other dimensions of proximity that may provide alternative solutions to the problem of coordination.
Abstract: Boschma R. A. (2005) Proximity and innovation: a critical assessment, Regional Studies39, 61-74. A key issue in economic geography is to determine the impact of geographical proximity on interactive learning and innovation. We argue that the importance of geographical proximity cannot be assessed in isolation, but should always be examined in relation to other dimensions of proximity that may provide alternative solutions to the problem of coordination. We claim that geographical proximity per se is neither a necessary nor a sufficient condition for learning to take place. Nevertheless, it facilitates interactive learning, most likely by strengthening the other dimensions of proximity. However, proximity may also have negative impacts on innovation due to the problem of lock-in. Accordingly, not only too little, but also too much proximity may be detrimental to interactive learning and innovation. This may be the case for all five dimensions of proximity discussed in the paper, i.e. cognitive, organizatio...

4,727 citations

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TL;DR: The Oxford Handbook of Innovation as mentioned in this paper provides a comprehensive and holistic understanding of the phenomenon of innovation, with a focus on firms and networks, and the consequences of innovation with respect to economic growth, international competitiveness, and employment.
Abstract: This handbook looks to provide academics and students with a comprehensive and holistic understanding of the phenomenon of innovation. Innovation spans a number of fields within the social sciences and humanities: Management, Economics, Geography, Sociology, Politics, Psychology, and History. Consequently, the rapidly increasing body of literature on innovation is characterized by a multitude of perspectives based on, or cutting across, existing disciplines and specializations. Scholars of innovation can come from such diverse starting points that much of this literature can be missed, and so constructive dialogues missed. The editors of The Oxford Handbook of Innovation have carefully selected and designed twenty-one contributions from leading academic experts within their particular field, each focusing on a specific aspect of innovation. These have been organized into four main sections, the first of which looks at the creation of innovations, with particular focus on firms and networks. Section Two provides an account of the wider systematic setting influencing innovation and the role of institutions and organizations in this context. Section Three explores some of the diversity in the working of innovation over time and across different sectors of the economy, and Section Four focuses on the consequences of innovation with respect to economic growth, international competitiveness, and employment. An introductory overview, concluding remarks, and guide to further reading for each chapter, make this handbook a key introduction and vital reference work for researchers, academics, and advanced students of innovation. Contributors to this volume - Jan Fagerberg, University of Oslo William Lazonick, INSEAD Walter W. Powell, Stanford University Keith Pavitt, SPRU Alice Lam, Brunel University Keith Smith, INTECH Charles Edquist, Linkoping David Mowery, University of California, Berkeley Mary O'Sullivan, INSEAD Ove Granstrand, Chalmers Bjorn Asheim, University of Lund Rajneesh Narula, Copenhagen Business School Antonello Zanfei, Urbino Kristine Bruland, University of Oslo Franco Malerba, University of Bocconi Nick Von Tunzelmann, SPRU Ian Miles, University of Manchester Bronwyn Hall, University of California, Berkeley Bart Verspagen , ECIS Francisco Louca, ISEG Manuel M. Godinho, ISEG Richard R. Nelson, Mario Pianta, Urbino Bengt-Ake Lundvall, Aalborg

3,040 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, the authors analyse different types of regions with respect to their preconditions for innovation, networking and innovation barriers and develop different policy options and strategies based on this classification.

2,632 citations

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TL;DR: The concept of sectoral system of innovation and production as mentioned in this paper provides a multidimensional, integrated and dynamic view of sectors, where agents carry out market and non-market interactions for the creation, production and sale of those products.

2,472 citations