Introduction -- Varieties of capitalism and innovation : the Silicon Valley model -- How an American technology cluster emerged and became sustainable : San Diego biotechnology -- The German biotechnology industry : the limits of orchestrated innovation -- Biotechnology in the UK : good but not great -- Alternative pathways to competitiveness within CMEs : the subsector specialization argument -- Regional strategies to sustain radical innovation : Internet software -- Conclusion -- References
Summary
The author employs careful empirical studies of the biotechnology and software industries in the United States and several European economies, to examine the relative success of policies aimed at cultivating the 'Silicon Valley model' of organising and financing companies in Europe
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 192-203) and index
