Cluster-based advantages in the innovation process: The diffusion of nanotechnology in Two Chinese Cities

Frontiers of Business Research in China

Volumn 6, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 25-54

  Leung, Ricky ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI   (United States)

Author keywords

China; Clusters; Diffusion Of Innovation; Emerging Economies; Technology Management

Indexed keywords

EID: 84870331599     PISSN: 16737326     EISSN: 16737431     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3868/s070-001-012-0002-3     Document Type: Article

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