Solving the Puzzle? An Innovation Mode Perspective on Lagging Regions

Tobias Hädrich, Leonie Reher and Jörg Thomä

International Regional Science Review, 2025, vol. 48, issue 4, 396-436

Abstract: The promotion of innovation-driven development in lagging regions is currently on the regional policy agenda, so a sound understanding of how learning and innovation can be successful under the conditions there is crucial. In this context, this paper demonstrates the potential of an innovation mode approach at the micro level of regional innovation systems. Based on a conceptual framework on the relationship between knowledge bases and innovation modes in the field of regional development, a systematic literature review is used to analyze whether this potential has already been exploited in previous innovation studies on lagging regions. The results show that some important steps have already been taken in this direction. However, the potential gains in terms of a better understanding of innovation in lagging regions have so far been limited. Against this background, the authors identify several avenues for future research.

Keywords: regional innovation; innovation modes; lagging regions; systematic literature review (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1177/01600176241283898

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