Models of Industrial Districts' Evolution and Changes in Technological Regimes

The aim of this paper is to investigate some plausible models of evolution of IDs and clusters, and provide an explanation in light of the peculiar features of technology and technological change. The divide in the empirical evidence and in theoretical approaches appears to be between traditional forms of inter-firm organization. Also due to relationships versus more dynamic forms of restructuring with product diversification, upgrading of the technological system, and improvements of more complex relationships with local institutions.

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