Introduction -- The origin and reality of the knowledge-based economy -- Knowledge-based capacity of best performing regions -- Networks and clusters -- Knowledge clusters and their evolution -- Nurturing and attracting talent -- Managing network capital and innovation -- But what about the...

Purpose – This paper aims to focus on how small knowledge‐intensive business service (KIBS) firms manage their knowledge‐based processes, or what are termed “intellectual assets”. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on data collected from a sample of small KIBS firms...

Despite the growing acknowledgement that entrepreneurship is an important driver of regional innovation and growth, the role of the networks in these processes has been less formally examined. In order to address this gap, this paper proposes that the relationship between entrepreneurship,...

Huggins R. Regional competitive intelligence: benchmarking and policy-making, Regional Studies. Benchmarking exercises have become increasingly popular within the sphere of regional policy-making. This paper analyses the concept of regional benchmarking and its links with regional policy-making...