Innovation without regional development? The complex interplay of innovation, institutions and development

Marques, P. and Morgan, K. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2933-2231 2021. Innovation without regional development? The complex interplay of innovation, institutions and development. Economic Geography 97 (5) , pp. 475-496. 10.1080/00130095.2021.1972801

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Abstract

This article argues that the development of regional innovation concepts, drawing primarily on the experiences of advanced regions, has led to inadequate narratives about the experience of less-developed regions (LDRs). Drawing on the extensive experience of the authors doing research in LDRs, the article develops three main arguments: first it examines the limitations of endogenous approaches to regional development, in particular concerning the role of formal dynamics (within organizations and institutions) in innovation systems. It will be argued that understanding the role of formal dynamics is fundamental to avoid culturally deterministic explanations of regional (under)development and to help design more effective policies. Second, this article will explore the literature that demonstrates the complex interplay between innovation, institutions, and regional development. The authors argue that though innovation is fundamental for long-term economic growth, innovation at firm level is not sufficient to generate development. Third, this article distills the policy implications of the foregoing analysis, namely, by highlighting alternatives to current models of innovation-based, export-based development.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Geography and Planning (GEOPL)
Publisher:	Wiley
ISSN:	0013-0095
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	3 August 2021
Date of Acceptance:	3 August 2021
Last Modified:	14 Nov 2024 01:15
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/143118

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