Dynamic externalities and regional manufacturing development in Poland
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- Geografi i Bergen [35]
Abstract
The impact of localization and urbanization economies on regional
manufacturing development in Poland 1976-96 is assessed in terms of
employment and the regional convergence or divergence of the economy. Current
research on the role of dynamic production externalities in regional manufacturing
development is examined, starting with a review of recent literature on the nature
of such externalities in manufacturing location, and how positive externalities may
influence the spatial clustering of manufacturing industries. The paper shows that
radical changes have occurred in patterns of Polish regional manufacturing
employment, both with regard to sectors and regions. Transition is refocussing the
regional economy on strong regional centres, and on sectors regarded with little
favour in the planned economy.
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University of Bergen. Department of GeographySeries
Geografi i Bergen222