Article
How spatially concentrated are industrial clusters? A meta-analysis.
Journal of Planning Literature
(2021)
Abstract
This study conducts a meta-analysis of empirical studies that have measured the spatial scale of industrial clustering. Two types of scales are examined: the peak scale (at which cluster effects are maximized) and the maximum reach (beyond which cluster effects are undetectable). We find that the scale varies significantly by the unit of analysis, industry sector, country of study, and the sources of cluster effects examined (e.g., knowledge spillovers, localization, and urbanization). Planners and policymakers should tailor the geographies embodied in cluster strategies to match specific local needs and circumstances.
Keywords
- agglomeration,
- spatial scale,
- cluster,
- meta-analysis
Disciplines
Publication Date
November, 2021
DOI
10.1177/08854122211012921
Citation Information
Li Fang and Joshua Drucker. "How spatially concentrated are industrial clusters? A meta-analysis." Journal of Planning Literature Vol. 36 Iss. 4 (2021) p. 526 - 542 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jdrucker/49/