Cluster policy in Europe : A fad of fashion or a genuine policy instrument?

2007

Masteroppgave i økonomi og administrasjon - Universitetet i Agder 2007 Clusters and clustering have become attractive policy measures, because they are leverage points for action and innovations, not just descriptions of economic realities. Cluster policy is a field where scientists meet the practice; many consultants, including academics, earn well by specialising in cluster development. But what is the motivation behind cluster policies and resources engaged in cluster development? This thesis presents an empirical study responding the question: are cluster policies used to solve real problems in Europe or do they rather represent a fad in fashion? An analysis framework, “the double-I mod…