Advancing regional innovation systems: What does evolutionary economic geography bring to the policy table?

Lars Coenen, Björn Asheim, Markus M. Bugge, Sverre J. Herstad · 2016 · Environment and Planning C Politics and Space

Summary. Evolutionary economic geography offers valuable insights for regional innovation policy by explaining how firms' knowledge bases and co-location drive long-term regional development. The authors argue this approach strengthens regional innovation system frameworks, particularly for designing policies that support new economic paths and regional resilience. However, they caution that evolutionary frameworks risk downplaying institutions and agency without explicit attention to social factors.

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DOI

10.1177/0263774x16646583

Countries

Norway, Sweden

Regions

Europe

Categories

regional-innovation-systems, policy, innovation-theory, general-innovation

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2026-04-28