Beschreibung:
Innovative Cities presents a unique international comparison of innovation in London, Amsterdam, Milan, Paris and Stuttgart. It compares and contrasts the reasons why these cities are among the top ten innovative cities in Europe.
Chapter 1. Introduction. Chapter 2. Innovation and Agglomeration Theory. Chapter 3. Innovation Clusters and Innovative Processes in the Stuttgart Region. Chapter 4. The Determinants of Innovation in Cities: Dynamic Urbanisation Economics vs Milieu Economies in the Metropolitan area of Milan. Chapter 5. Innovation in the Amsterdam Region. Chapter 6. Paris: Urban Area, Technopolitan Spaces and Innovative Firms, the Dynamics of Innovation. Chapter 7. London: International Trading Metropolis. Chapter 8. Conclusions: Innovative Cities in Europe.