Studies. Economic geographers argue that spatial and non-spatial dimensions of proximity are central to innovation and … innovation and upgrading. [image omitted] Hall P. V. et Jacobs W. Des proximites en pleine evolution: les ports maritimes en … geographiques et non-geographiques de la proximite sont essentielles a l'innovation et aux actions collectives. On cherche a …

Boschma R. A. (2005) Proximity and innovation: a critical assessment, Regional Studies39, 61-74. A key issue in … economic geography is to determine the impact of geographical proximity on interactive learning and innovation. We argue that … negative impacts on innovation due to the problem of lock-in. Accordingly, not only too little, but also too much proximity may …