... geographic scope of a cluster can range from a single city to a country or even a network of neighbouring countries. Clusters take varying forms depending on their depth and sophistication, but most include end-product or service companies; suppliers of specialized inputs, components, machinery and services; financial institutions; and firms in related industries. Clusters also often include firms in downstream industries (that is, channels or customers); producers of complementary products; government and other institutions providing specialized training, education, information, research, and technical support (such as universities, think tanks, vocational training providers); and standards-setting agencies. Government agencies that significantly influence a cluster can be considered part of it. Finally many clusters include trade associations and other collective private sector bodies that support cluster members"2 . Wirtschaftscluster sind das Ergebnis von Spezialisierungsprozessen zwischen Regionen und der damit verbundenen Herausbildung regionaler Wettbewerbsvorteile. Die Erscheinung der Spezialisierung von Regionen ist nicht neu. Marshall (1920) war einer ...

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