Innovation, Networks and Plant Location: Some Evidence for Ireland
Summary. Networks significantly influence whether plants innovate and the success of their innovations across Irish regions. The study examined four area types—urban, urban-periphery, rural, and second centres—and found no evidence supporting the urban hierarchy model of innovation. This suggests Ireland's regional dispersal policies had minimal impact on innovation outcomes, though network-based development strategies show promise.
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Roper, S.. (2001). Innovation, Networks and Plant Location: Some Evidence for Ireland. Regional Studies. https://doi.org/10.1080/00343400120039623
Roper, Stephen. “Innovation, Networks and Plant Location: Some Evidence for Ireland.” Regional Studies, 2001. https://doi.org/10.1080/00343400120039623.
Roper, Stephen. 2001. “Innovation, Networks and Plant Location: Some Evidence for Ireland.” Regional Studies. https://doi.org/10.1080/00343400120039623.
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- DOI
- 10.1080/00343400120039623
- Countries
- Ireland
- Regions
- Europe
- Categories
- innovation-networks, regional-innovation-systems, policy, general-innovation
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- 2026-04-28