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In the footsteps of the Silicon Valley? Indian and Irish software in the international division of labour

Arora, Ashish; Gambardella, Alfonso; Torrisi, Salvatore - 2001

vertical and horizontal links, that are important for knowledge spillovers, innovation and growth. However, our analysis, which … more on innovation. …

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The Evolution of Market Niches in Oaxacan Woodcarving

Chibnik, Michael S. - 2000

Economic anthropologists studying craft commercialization have typically focused on changes in work organization associated with new international commodity chains linking artisans, development organizations, wholesalers, and store owners. Few researchers, however, have carefully examined the...

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International trade and cross-country capital composition

Mutreja, Piyusha - 2010

Most of the world's equipment is produced in a small number of rich countries. In 1996, countries in the top decile of cross-country income distribution produced 61% of world equipment and countries in the bottom decile produced only 0.2%. Rich and poor countries also differ in their dependence...

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Restructuring Local Government

Warner, Mildred - 2006

Fiscal stress, changing public expectations and shifting responsibilitiesfor services due to devolution have prompted many local governments toconsider restructuring service delivery. This web site is designed toprovide local governments with information on restructuring trends andinnovations in...

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Greater Georgetown Area Comprehensive Market Analysis

Mix, Troy; Doss, Manoj; Temko, Ezra; Tolino, Amanda; … - 2009

in cooperation with the Greater Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Georgetown

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Broadband Opportunities for Sussex County

Mix, Troy; Beauchamp, David; Wendt, Matthias - 2009

Infrastructure is a key ingredient in the recipe for regional economic prosperity—a constantrequirement as the U.S. economy evolves. Roads and rail connect cities, the electric gridconnects industry with energy, and telephone lines connect businesses with customers. Thecurrent economy places a...

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Fiscal Impacts of Development: Literature Review and Discussion

Mix, Troy; Hurley, Rachael - 2010

This project reviewed literature discussing the fiscal impacts of development and offers relevantcommentary and recommendations in light of Delaware’s governance and growth characteristics.Chapter 1 reviews a broad set of literature outlining the fiscal impacts of growth anddevelopment,...

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Human Capital in the City: Exploring the Relationship Between Skill and Productivity in US Metropolitan Areas

Wallace, Ryan - 2010

In economics, new growth theory suggests that knowledge creation and innovation are key drivers of growth. As a result …

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An Analysis of Methods for Identifying Local Import Substitution Opportunities to Foster Sustainable Regional Economies

Elvin, David - 2008

sustainability and self-reliance. Yet import substitution is largely neglected in economic development theory, practice and … method is rooted in economic base theory, the dominant approach to regional economic development since the 1930s. The second … analysis method is capable of identifying a wider range of candidate industries; 3) the economic base theory method may be more …

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Unkept promises: New Orleans casinos sing the blues

Lambert, Richard; Brooks, Jane Schleichardt; Wagner, … - 1995

Legalized gambling is being promoted as the economic development tool of the 1990's. All across America, communities are embracing an industry once relegated to the back rooms of seedy establishments run by shady characters of questionable moral standing. This new-found respect for gambling...

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