Path Dependence Research in Regional Economic Development: Cacophony or Knowledge Accumulation?

• Henning M., Stam E. and Wenting R. Path dependence research in regional economic development: cacophony or knowledge accumulation, Regional Studies. The concept of path dependence has gained momentum in the social sciences, particularly in economic geography. This paper explores the empirical literature on path dependence and path creation in regional economic development. It offers a critical reflection on these studies and outlines commonalities and problems in research designs and empirical testing. The review suggests that the popularity of the path dependence concept in regional studies has led to a cacophony of studies rather than to a purposeful accumulation of knowledge around the concept. Gaps are identified and guidelines are suggested for future research on path creation and path dependence in regional development.

Ämnesord

SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP  -- Ekonomi och näringsliv (hsv//swe)

SOCIAL SCIENCES  -- Economics and Business (hsv//eng)

SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP  -- Social och ekonomisk geografi -- Kulturgeografi (hsv//swe)

SOCIAL SCIENCES  -- Social and Economic Geography -- Human Geography (hsv//eng)

Nyckelord

Path dependence

Path creation

Regional development

Economic development

Technology

AUTOMOBILE-INDUSTRY

GROWTH PATHS

EVOLUTION

GEOGRAPHY

VARIETY

CLUSTER

ADAPTATION

SPECIATION

DYNAMICS

CONTEXT

Economic

development

Economic geography

B52

O14

O18

R11

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