Towards a Dynamic Regional Innovation System

Embedding the theoretical discussion on the framework of evolutionary regional innovation systems (RIS), this book reveals the informal nature of the emerging RIS in China, within which interactive learning is organized on the basis of social networks. Furthermore, in a comparative study in the Pearl River Delta, China demonstrates that dirigiste governance in the initial industrialization phase leads to a more mature and developed RIS than does grassroots governance. The theoretical developments and empirical investigation presented in this book will grant readers a deeper understanding of the specific features of RIS within the transitional context of emerging economies.

Presents unique focus on the role of informality in reducing uncertainties of innovation in transitional China Gives evolutionary explanation of the spatial differences in RIS in terms of governance mode Shows quantitative results with first-hand firm survey data and in-depth comparative case studies Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext
Wenying Fu, School of Geographical Science, South China Normal University, Zhongshan West Avenue No. 55, 510631, Guangzhou, China. Dr. Wenying Fu's research expertise lies in the studies of clusters and agglomeration economies with a specific focus on firm response to institutional setup and governance.

Inhalt
Introduction.- Knowledge Spillovers and Technological Upgrading: The Case of the Guangdong Province, China.- Interactive Learning and Systemic Innovation in the Pearl River Delta, China: Firm-level Evidence from the Electronics Industry.- Absorptive Capacity, Proximity and Innovation: Insights from an Electronics Firm Survey in the Pearl River Delta, China.- From Globalized Production Systems to Regional Innovation Systems: Governance and Innovation in Shenzhen and Dongguan, China.- Conclusions.