Author (Person) | Gambardella, Alfonso |
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Series Title | Regional Studies |
Series Details | Vol.43, No.7, August 2009, p935-947 |
Publication Date | August 2009 |
ISSN | 0034-3404 |
Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog |
Abstract: By employing 1995-2000 data on European regions, an index of regional openness is constructed based on the share of hotels in the population and the share of the population that speaks a second language. This index has an impact on regional performance after controlling for technological capabilities, agglomeration economies, and other factors. Apart from a direct effect of openness, an indirect effect was found coming through patents. This suggests that open regions tap into wider knowledge networks that then affect performance. From a policy perspective, making a region less 'provincial' can be as important as investments in local infrastructures and networks. |
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Source Link | http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/ |
Countries / Regions | Europe |
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