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• Article | Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society | 2013

  Recent Research on Competitiveness and Clusters: What Are the Implications for Regional Policy?

  Christian Ketels

  This paper reviews implications of recent research on competitiveness and clusters for regions and regional policy. A new framing of competitiveness clarifies the role of regions. Its empirical findings align well with the literature on drivers of regional performance, but there are opportunities for mutual learning. A step-change in the availability of data on clusters and cluster policies has enabled new research approaches. Clusters are shown to have a close association with regional economic performance and evolution. Cluster policies are largely focused on strengthening existing agglomerations, not creating new ones. The paper discusses several practical insights for regional policy makers.

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  Ketels, Christian. "Recent Research on Competitiveness and Clusters: What Are the Implications for Regional Policy?" Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society (2013).

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• Case | HBS Case Collection | 2013

  Vietnam: Sustaining the Growth of an Asian Tiger

  Michael E. Porter and Christian H.M. Ketels

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  Porter, Michael E., and Christian H.M. Ketels. "Vietnam: Sustaining the Growth of an Asian Tiger." Harvard Business School Case 713-480, January 2013.

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• Case | HBS Case Collection | 2013 (Revised from original 2007 version)

  Indonesia: Attracting Foreign Investment

  Michael E. Porter and Christian H.M. Ketels

  Describes the economic development of Indonesia from independence after World War II to 2006 and the post-Suharto period. The coverage of the post-Suharto period provides evidence of how political and economic conditions are intertwined after a change in the political regime. Profiles the business environment in 2006, including a documentation of past and present policies that shaped the current situation. A particular focus is Indonesia's stance towards attracting foreign direct investment (FDI). The country has a checkered history of oscillating between seeking and fighting foreign investors. Provides a perspective on the relative importance of FDI policies, general economic policies and business environment conditions, and the nature of competition from other locations on FDI flows.

  Keywords: History; Situation or Environment; Competitive Strategy; Emerging Markets; Policy; Foreign Direct Investment; Business and Government Relations; Public Administration Industry; Indonesia;

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  Porter, Michael E., and Christian H.M. Ketels. "Indonesia: Attracting Foreign Investment." Harvard Business School Case 708-420, January 2013. (Revised from original November 2007 version.)

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