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Towards a Dynamic Regional Innovation System

Investigation into the Electronics Industry in the Pearl River Delta, China

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Authors:
  1. Wenying Fu

    1. School of Geographical Science, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China

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  • Presents unique focus on the role of informality in reducing uncertainties of innovation in transitional China

  • Gives evolutionary explanation of the spatial differences in RIS in terms of governance mode

  • Shows quantitative results with first-hand firm survey data and in-depth comparative case studies

  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. Introduction

    • Wenying Fu
    Pages 1-15

  3. Knowledge Spillovers and Regional Innovation: The Case of Guangdong Province, China

    • Wenying Fu
    Pages 17-43

  4. Interactive Learning and Systemic Innovation

    • Wenying Fu
    Pages 45-66

  5. Absorptive Capacity, Proximity and Innovation: Linking up the Intra-Firm Characteristic with Inter-Firm Linkages

    • Wenying Fu
    Pages 67-121

  6. From Globalized Production Systems to Regional Innovation Systems: Governance and Innovation in Shenzhen and Dongguan, China

    • Wenying Fu
    Pages 123-153

  7. Conclusions

    • Wenying Fu
    Pages 155-165

  8. Appendices

    • Wenying Fu
    Pages 167-189
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About this book

Embedding the theoretical discussion on the framework of evolutionary regional innovation systems (RIS), this book reveals the informal nature of the emerging RIS in China, within which interactive learning is organized on the basis of social networks. Furthermore, in a comparative study in the Pearl River Delta, China demonstrates that dirigiste governance in the initial industrialization phase leads to a more mature and developed RIS than does grassroots governance. The theoretical developments and empirical investigation presented in this book will grant readers a deeper understanding of the specific features of RIS within the transitional context of emerging economies.

Authors and Affiliations

  • School of Geographical Science, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China

    Wenying Fu

About the author

Wenying Fu, School of Geographical Science, South China Normal University, Zhongshan West Avenue No. 55, 510631, Guangzhou, China. Dr. Wenying Fu's research expertise lies in the studies of clusters and agglomeration economies with a specific focus on firm response to institutional setup and governance.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Towards a Dynamic Regional Innovation System

  • Book Subtitle: Investigation into the Electronics Industry in the Pearl River Delta, China

  • Authors: Wenying Fu

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-45416-9

  • Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg

  • eBook Packages: Business and Economics, Economics and Finance (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2015

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-662-45415-2Published: 20 January 2015

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-662-51559-4Published: 06 October 2016

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-662-45416-9Published: 05 January 2015

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XI, 189

  • Number of Illustrations: 20 b/w illustrations, 5 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Regional/Spatial Science, R & D/Technology Policy, Economic Policy

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