In this paper, the chances of Saxony s capital city Dresden to become Eastern Germany s first high-tech-region is discussed. A presentation of the theoretical background of innovative milieux is followed by an overview of the region s universities, R&D institutes and other facilities relevant...

In this paper, the chances of Saxony's capital city Dresden to become Eastern Germany's first high-tech-region is discussed. A presentation of the theoretical background of innovative milieux is followed by an overview of the region's universities, R&D institutes and other facilities relevant...

The economic policy of the European Union influences the almost 23 million small and medium-sized companies in the 28 Member States in a variety of ways. Yet, there exists no coherent EU policy on small and medium-sized enterprises. With the Small Business Act of 2008, small and medium-sized...