Competing for Knowledge

"The book deserves the attention of regional economists, management scientists and economic geographers. Since it provides a broad overview on diverse aspects of the knowledge-based economy, it is suitable for advanced students as well. Most important, it offers instructive and well-reflected recommendations for practitioners in regional and technology policy and business. The book can be recommended because it is scientifically ambitious and practically relevant-a balance that is rarely achieved."

Oliver Ibert, University of Bonn (Economic Geography)

"The book deserves the attention of regional economists, management scientists and economic geographers. Since it provides a broad overview on diverse aspects of the knowledge-based economy, it is suitable for advanced students as well. Most important, it offers instructive and well-reflected recommendations for practitioners in regional and technology policy and business. The book can be recommended because it is scientifically ambitious and practically relevant-a balance that is rarely achieved."

Oliver Ibert, University of Bonn (Economic Geography)

"I probably could not have asked for a better primer on the importance and impact of regional clusters in general, and Silicon Valley in particular, within the wider context of the global knowledge economy where innovative small and new firms are clearly important actors. The authors are to be commended for their contribution throuth this book, which suggests a number of avenues for fruitfull small business research."

Shameen Prashantham, University of Glasgow (International Small Business Journal)