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Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society 2008 1(2):321-340; doi:10.1093/cjres/rsn013
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This article appears in the following Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society issue: Knowledge Networks and Innovation [View the issue table of contents]

Universities, knowledge networks and regional policy

Robert Hugginsa, Andrew Johnstona and Rebecca Steffensonb

a Cardiff School of Management, University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, Colchester Avenue Cardiff, CF23 9XR, UK. rhuggins{at}uwic.ac.uk, ajohnston{at}uwic.ac.uk
b Regional Development Institute, Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL 60115, USA. rsteffenson{at}niu.edu


  Abstract

This paper critically reviews the structure and function of regional knowledge networks and modes of engagement between universities and the business community. It is argued that while networks between universities and the business community are growing, it is often difficult to ascribe improved regional competitiveness to developments in knowledge-based infrastructure. It is also argued that the engagement between universities and the business community must be based on an understanding of the role of both network and market-based knowledge interactions. It is concluded that the onus placed on universities to become bases of commercializable knowledge in many regions is probably too heavy.

Keywords: Universities, knowledge networks, regional policy

Received on November 30, 2007. Accepted on May 6, 2008.

JEL classifications: O31, O32, R11, R58


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