Local Embeddedness and Rural Entrepreneurship: Case-Study Evidence from Cumbria, England

Christos Kalantaridis, Zografia Bika · 2006 · Environment and Planning A Economy and Space

Summary. Rural entrepreneurs in Cumbria, England operate within complex local contexts that extend beyond simple geographic boundaries. The paper challenges the assumption that economic activity depends primarily on territorial embeddedness. Instead, it shows that locality functions through multiple dimensions of social connection and context. The research demonstrates how entrepreneurs navigate between local place-based factors and broader networks, requiring policymakers to move beyond territorial approaches to understanding rural economic development.

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Kalantaridis, C., & Bika, Z.. (2006). Local Embeddedness and Rural Entrepreneurship: Case-Study Evidence from Cumbria, England. Environment and Planning A Economy and Space. https://doi.org/10.1068/a3834

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DOI: 10.1068/a3834
Countries: United Kingdom
Regions: Europe
Categories: entrepreneurship, regional-innovation-systems, innovation-theory
Added: 2026-04-28