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Silicon Valley In California And Route 128 In Massachusetts Are America'S Centres Of Electronics Innovation And Entrepreneurship. The Regions Are Similar In Many Respects: Both Trace Their Origins To Unversity Research And Military Spending, And Both Faced Severe Downturns In The Early 1980S. Today, However, Silicon Valley Is Flourishing Again While Route 128 Continues To Decline. Why Did Silicon Valley Adapt Successfully To Intensifying International Competition, While Route 128 Ceded Its Longstanding Advantage In Computer Design And Manufacturing To The West? The Author Argues That Despite Similar Histories And Technologies, Silicon Valley Developed The Type Of Decentralized Industrial System That Encourages Experimentation, Collaboration And Collective Learning Among Networks Of Specialist Companies, Whereas Route 128 Came To Be Dominated By A Few Selfsufficient Corporations. Saxenian Demonstrates That Route 128 Was Slow To Adjust To Changing Markets Because Skill And Technology Remained Confined Within Independent Firms. In Contrast, Companies In Silicon Valley Created A Regional Advantage By Drawing On Local Knowledge And Relationships To Create New Markets, Products And Applications. In Doing So, They Blurred The Traditional Boundaries Among Customers, Supplier And Competitors. The Result Of Numerous Interviews With Executives, Entrepreneurs And Policymakers, This Analysis Highlights The Importance Of Local Sources Of Competitive Advantage In A Volatile World Economy. It Also Underscores The Need To Develop Regional, As Well As National And Sectoral, Economic Policies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Regional Advantage: Culture and Competition in Silicon Valley and Route 128'? A: The book examines the contrasting development of Silicon Valley and Route 128, focusing on how Silicon Valley adapted to competition through decentralized industrial systems that promote collaboration and innovation.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of the book is AnnaLee Saxenian.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on January 1, 1994.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: This is a used book in good condition, specifically categorized as an ex-library book, with no markings that require cleaning.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 240 pages.
- Q: What binding type does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the importance of local knowledge, the dynamics of regional economies, and the impact of corporate structures on innovation and market adaptation.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in economic history? A: Yes, this book falls under the category of Economic History, making it suitable for those interested in this field.
- Q: What kind of insights can readers expect from the interviews in the book? A: Readers can expect insights from executives, entrepreneurs, and policymakers that highlight the role of local competitive advantages in a changing global economy.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding regional economic policies? A: Yes, the book underscores the need for regional economic policies and provides analysis relevant to policymakers and students of economics.