Shared Resources and Cluster Life Cycle: A study in the footwear sector in Brazil and Italy

Mariana Bianchini Galuk (), Aurora Carneiro Zen (), Vitor Klein Schmidt () and Bruno Anicet Bittencourt ()
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Mariana Bianchini Galuk: UFRGS - Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Aurora Carneiro Zen: UFRGS - Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Vitor Klein Schmidt: UFRGS - Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Bruno Anicet Bittencourt: Unisinos University

INVESTIGACIONES REGIONALES - Journal of REGIONAL RESEARCH, 2023, issue 57, 35-50

Abstract: Clusters are considered sources of competitive advantage. A cluster is understood as a set of resources; however, it is noted that these resources vary according to their trajectory. Thus, this paper seeks to analyze the relationship between shared resources in the life cycle of the cluster. We conducted a cross-country study with two clusters in the footwear industry: Brazil and Italy. We present two main contributions. First, the competitiveness of clusters is sustained by their ability to renew and change their dependent trajectory. Second, we propose five elements that positively influence cluster competitiveness. These elements also help us understand the trajectory of clusters.

Keywords: Regional clusters; cluster life cycle; strategic resources; competitiveness; cross-country study (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O52 O54 R10 R11 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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