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Clusters in Times of Uncertainty
Japanese and European Perspectives
9781035315758 Edward Elgar Publishing
Delivering a global perspective, Clusters in Times of Uncertainty follows the transformation of clusters in a world defined by digital collaboration and green economies. In this innovative book, contributors deconstruct and compare examples from Japan and Europe to explore the opportunities and challenges that clusters present in our modern age.
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Delivering a global perspective, Clusters in Times of Uncertainty follows the transformation of clusters in a world defined by digital collaboration and green economies. In this innovative book, contributors deconstruct and compare examples from Japan and Europe to explore the opportunities and challenges that clusters present in our modern age.
Experts from economics and regional studies highlight the potential of cluster ecosystems for sustainable growth and societal well-being. A diverse range of rigorous analyses are implemented to address pressing issues such as environmental concerns, circular economy practices, social inclusion, and digital technologies. Chapters feature international case studies ranging from the Sapporo Valley cluster in Japan, to Polish National Key Clusters, to collaborations between Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Overarching phenomena such as B Corps are examined, as well as the inclusion of arts and crafts to promote sustainable practices and to enrich the cultural fabric and overall competitiveness of creative clusters.
Clusters in Times of Uncertainty is a valuable resource for understanding how clusters can foster resilient and sustainable economies. It provides creative insights and practical implications for academics studying economics of innovation, industrial and regional economics, and regional studies, as well as for policymakers and practitioners involved in regional development and economic growth.
Experts from economics and regional studies highlight the potential of cluster ecosystems for sustainable growth and societal well-being. A diverse range of rigorous analyses are implemented to address pressing issues such as environmental concerns, circular economy practices, social inclusion, and digital technologies. Chapters feature international case studies ranging from the Sapporo Valley cluster in Japan, to Polish National Key Clusters, to collaborations between Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Overarching phenomena such as B Corps are examined, as well as the inclusion of arts and crafts to promote sustainable practices and to enrich the cultural fabric and overall competitiveness of creative clusters.
Clusters in Times of Uncertainty is a valuable resource for understanding how clusters can foster resilient and sustainable economies. It provides creative insights and practical implications for academics studying economics of innovation, industrial and regional economics, and regional studies, as well as for policymakers and practitioners involved in regional development and economic growth.
Critical Acclaim
‘Original, engaging, and appealing to researchers and policymakers, this book introduces complexity and uncertainty into the analysis of clusters. For the first time, it provides a comprehensive comparison of the trends reshaping the transformation of European and Japanese clusters.’
– Rafael Boix Domènech, University of Valencia, Spain
‘This book provides a new and essential perspective not found in existing cluster-related research books, and explores enhancing the cluster function and improving its effectiveness. At its core, this serves to share and extend social values and provide a spiritual axis for cluster stakeholders. I believe the results of the research are more persuasive and realistic than the previous Creative Cities theory.’
– Tadashi Yagi, Doshisha University, Kyoto City, Japan
‘An original volume, where the resilience of clusters and industrial districts in Japan, Italy, Poland, and Latin America is explored, enhanced by investigating (eco)innovation, creativity, and wider communication channels, which stir successful responses to current epochal transformations, namely globalization and climate change.’
– Davide Parrilli, Bournemouth University, UK
– Rafael Boix Domènech, University of Valencia, Spain
‘This book provides a new and essential perspective not found in existing cluster-related research books, and explores enhancing the cluster function and improving its effectiveness. At its core, this serves to share and extend social values and provide a spiritual axis for cluster stakeholders. I believe the results of the research are more persuasive and realistic than the previous Creative Cities theory.’
– Tadashi Yagi, Doshisha University, Kyoto City, Japan
‘An original volume, where the resilience of clusters and industrial districts in Japan, Italy, Poland, and Latin America is explored, enhanced by investigating (eco)innovation, creativity, and wider communication channels, which stir successful responses to current epochal transformations, namely globalization and climate change.’
– Davide Parrilli, Bournemouth University, UK
Contributors
Contributors include: Jun Akabane, Futoshi Akiba, Roberto Antonietti, Josep-Maria Arauzo-Carod, Filippo Baldetti, Paola Beccherle, Silvia Blasi, Mattia Buggio, Francesco Capone, David Fanton, Pablo Galaso, Niccolò Innocenti, Hiroki Kamata, Hirotoshi Kishi, Luciana Lazzeretti, Anna Lis, Marta Mackiewicz, Atsuko Maeda, Keizo Matsumura, Lucrezia Maria Mecenero, Yoshio Mochizuki, Stefania Oliva, Moet Onodera, Tamane Ozeki, Sergio Palomeque, Andrea Porta, Masayuki Sasaki, Yuho Sasamori, Masako Sawayanagi, Silvia Rita Sedita, Giovanna Segre, Italo Trevisan, Anna Wendt, Jin-ichiro Yamada, Vincenco Zampi
Contents
Contents:
Foreword x
Introduction to Clusters in Times of Uncertainty 1
Luciana Lazzeretti, Tamane Ozeki, Silvia Rita Sedita and Francesco Capone
PART I A JAPANESE PERSPECTIVE ON CLUSTERS
IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY
1 Development of the resilience capacity of people by
linking disaster prevention facilities with tourism: case
study analysis of ‘TestiMone ARIDA’, Arida, Wakayama 11
Tamane Ozeki, Hiroki Kamata, Yoshio Mochizuki,
Masako Sawayanagi, and Keizo Matsumura
2 “Stay small” syndrome in the rise and stall lifecycle of
industrial clusters: evidence from Sapporo Valley cluster 29
Futoshi Akiba and Jin-ichiro Yamada
3 The significance of a smart city for transformation of an
automaker’s business model: a case study of Toyota’s
Woven City 49
Jun Akabane
4 Urban policy and securing talent toward realizing an
international creative environment: Glass City Toyama, Japan 67
Atsuko Maeda
5 What factors disincentivize large enterprise employees
from moving to startups? Interviews in the Tokyo ecosystem 86
Yuho Sasamori, Moet Onodera, and Hirotoshi Kishi
PART II EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVE ON CLUSTERS IN
TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY
6 Do clusters help companies to “go green”? Experience of
Polish National Key Clusters 103
Anna Lis, Marta Mackiewicz, and Anna Wendt
7 Green innovation and B Corps: an exploration of the
technological space 125
Silvia Blasi, Mattia Buggio, and Silvia Rita Sedita
8 Exploring the role of museums in the digital era: the
successful case of the Uffizi Galleries 143
Luciana Lazzeretti, Paola Beccherle, and Stefania Oliva
9 Industry 4.0 in clusters: how openness boosts innovation
in Industry 4.0 technologies 160
Francesco Capone, Filippo Baldetti, Niccolò Innocenti,
and Vincenzo Zampi
10 The evolution of the Italian industrial district: Arzignano’s
leather district from area monoculturale to area sistema
integrata di innovazione 179
Italo Trevisan and Lucrezia Maria Mecenero
11 Connecting innovation poles with lagging territories:
how do collaborations with Europe and Asia influence
innovation in Latin American cities? 202
Pablo Galaso and Sergio Palomeque
12 Economic complexity and income inequality: evidence
from Italian regions 218
Roberto Antonietti and David Fanton
13 The Italian National Strategy for Inner Areas: first insights
from regions’ specialization in cultural and creative industries 240
Andrea Porta, Giovanna Segre, and Josep-Maria Arauzo-Carod
Index 262
Foreword x
Introduction to Clusters in Times of Uncertainty 1
Luciana Lazzeretti, Tamane Ozeki, Silvia Rita Sedita and Francesco Capone
PART I A JAPANESE PERSPECTIVE ON CLUSTERS
IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY
1 Development of the resilience capacity of people by
linking disaster prevention facilities with tourism: case
study analysis of ‘TestiMone ARIDA’, Arida, Wakayama 11
Tamane Ozeki, Hiroki Kamata, Yoshio Mochizuki,
Masako Sawayanagi, and Keizo Matsumura
2 “Stay small” syndrome in the rise and stall lifecycle of
industrial clusters: evidence from Sapporo Valley cluster 29
Futoshi Akiba and Jin-ichiro Yamada
3 The significance of a smart city for transformation of an
automaker’s business model: a case study of Toyota’s
Woven City 49
Jun Akabane
4 Urban policy and securing talent toward realizing an
international creative environment: Glass City Toyama, Japan 67
Atsuko Maeda
5 What factors disincentivize large enterprise employees
from moving to startups? Interviews in the Tokyo ecosystem 86
Yuho Sasamori, Moet Onodera, and Hirotoshi Kishi
PART II EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVE ON CLUSTERS IN
TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY
6 Do clusters help companies to “go green”? Experience of
Polish National Key Clusters 103
Anna Lis, Marta Mackiewicz, and Anna Wendt
7 Green innovation and B Corps: an exploration of the
technological space 125
Silvia Blasi, Mattia Buggio, and Silvia Rita Sedita
8 Exploring the role of museums in the digital era: the
successful case of the Uffizi Galleries 143
Luciana Lazzeretti, Paola Beccherle, and Stefania Oliva
9 Industry 4.0 in clusters: how openness boosts innovation
in Industry 4.0 technologies 160
Francesco Capone, Filippo Baldetti, Niccolò Innocenti,
and Vincenzo Zampi
10 The evolution of the Italian industrial district: Arzignano’s
leather district from area monoculturale to area sistema
integrata di innovazione 179
Italo Trevisan and Lucrezia Maria Mecenero
11 Connecting innovation poles with lagging territories:
how do collaborations with Europe and Asia influence
innovation in Latin American cities? 202
Pablo Galaso and Sergio Palomeque
12 Economic complexity and income inequality: evidence
from Italian regions 218
Roberto Antonietti and David Fanton
13 The Italian National Strategy for Inner Areas: first insights
from regions’ specialization in cultural and creative industries 240
Andrea Porta, Giovanna Segre, and Josep-Maria Arauzo-Carod
Index 262
