Industrial Districts and Local Economic Regeneration.

Abstract

This book contains two basic questions: how do the experiences of the Italian industrial districts compare with those of other countries, namely Canada, Cyprus, Germany, Denmark and Spain?; and what are the policy interventions needed in order to sustain existing industrial districts and guide other regions considering pursuing a similar strategy in the interests of local economic regeneration? The book attempts to provide an in-depth analysis of the organizational principles and policy initiatives that appear to give industrial districts a competitive edge.