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1. 1. Clusters and the Creative Class in Urban Strategies : Two European Cases

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för planering och mediedesign

   Author : Jonas Rakelmann; [2009]
   Keywords : Cluster Creative Class Porter Florida;

   Abstract : The thesis is analyzing the influence of two popular theories on urban strategies. The Cluster Theory established by Michael Porter and the Creative Class Theory associated with Richard Florida are both dealing with the issue of fostering economic development. They are very popular at the moment, but choose a contrary approach. READ MORE

3. 2. Structural change in European border zone agglomerations : A comparative analysis between Copenhagen and Saarbrücken

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för teknokultur, humaniora och samhällsbyggnad

   Author : Jan-Philipp Exner; Ergin Yücel; [2008]
   Keywords : Structural change; transformation; decline of industry; Copenhagen; Saarbrücken; cross-border interaction; integration; regional development; clusters; creative class; economic cycles.;

   Abstract : In this study we made an investigation on the transformation of economic structure of two border city regions, Saarbrücken and Copenhagen. The motivation for a comparative analysis is that they have similar industrial background. READ MORE