Innovative activity in rural areas: the importance of local and regional characteristics

David L. Barkley, Mark Henry and Doohee Lee

Community Development Innovation Review, 2006, issue 3, 1-14

Abstract: Innovation, supported by a developed and active entrepreneurial system, long has been recognized as critical to regional economic competitiveness. Innovation also plays an essential role for rural economic development as these regions respond to the challenges of competing in the global economy. Barkley and Henry identify assets that contribute to nonmetro innovation ?hot spots.?

Keywords: Community development; Patents; Research and development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2006
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