Making spatial evolution work for all?

Author(s)
Maximilian Benner
Abstract

The path development approach has advanced our understanding of the conditions and consequences of spatial evolution. However, in line with evolutionary economic geography at large, the path development literature has focussed primarily on economic growth and much less on the inclusion of disadvantaged groups. Drawing on evolutionary economic geography and inclusive innovation approaches, the article proposes a conceptual framework that combines industrial path development with inclusive path development driven by employment, entrepreneurship and education, and shaped by institutions, network access, agency and policies. The article empirically illustrates the framework by examining the inclusion of Arab and Haredi (Jewish ultra-orthodox) communities into Israel’s high-tech sector.

Organisation(s)
Department of Geography and Regional Research
Journal
Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society (CPES)
Volume
16
Pages
445-462
No. of pages
18
ISSN
1752-1378
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1093/cjres/rsad015
Publication date
11-2023
Peer reviewed
Yes
Austrian Fields of Science 2012
507026 Economic geography
Keywords
ASJC Scopus subject areas
Geography, Planning and Development, Economics and Econometrics, Sociology and Political Science
Sustainable Development Goals
SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Portal url
https://ucrisportal.univie.ac.at/en/publications/ac7039f7-cf07-4490-8852-acc6d0648231