Identification and assessment of regional clusters
The emergence and development of regional clusters in Russia is considered as an effective tool for improving the economy competitiveness. Considering that the growth of the clusters is a long-term and resource-intensive process, the formation of identification and assessment methods for clearly d...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Russian Academy of Sciences, Institute of Economics of the Ural Branch
2013-12-01
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| Series: | Экономика региона |
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| Online Access: | http://www.economyofregion.com/archive/2013/47/2175/pdf/ |
| Summary: | The emergence and development of regional clusters in Russia is considered as an effective tool for improving the economy
competitiveness. Considering that the growth of the clusters is a long-term and resource-intensive process, the formation of identification
and assessment methods for clearly definition the regional clustering availability is particular important. The methods must be optimal
for the Russian practices. The purpose of the paper is to analyze the methodological approaches of identification and assessment of
potential regional clusters. In particular, the article analyzes the existing qualitative assessment and empirical approaches to the clusters
identification, focusing on M. Porter methodology (with modification of the Institute for Competitiveness and Prosperity) and the
European Cluster Observatory. The paper also discusses the methodological approaches to the identification and assessment of potential
clusters used in Russian practice |
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| ISSN: | 2072-6414 2411-1406 |