This paper questions the cluster literature from the perspective of vocational training and labor market regulation. Our case study of the aircraft industry ‘pôle’ in the PACA (Provence, Alpes Côte-d’Azur) region (France) provides original lessons for local economic development. It shows...

Since 1989, the French public sector has imitated the private sector's further education and training mechanisms. But today, it seems that just as in the private sector, the training policies in the public sector have severe limitations. Based on a case study of a large public research institute...

This paper questions the cluster literature from the perspective of vocational training and labor market regulation. Our case study of the aircraft industry ?pôle? in the PACA (Provence, Alpes Côte-d?Azur) region (France) provides original lessons for local economic development. It shows how...