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Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society @cjres.bsky.social · 14d

It features a lot of fascinating content and commentaries from Iris Wanzenböck and Mariana Mazzucato @mazzucatom.bsky.social

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Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society @cjres.bsky.social · 14d

The November issue of CJRES will be on the theme of Mission-Oriented Policy: Innovation and Regional Development
This issue has been edited by Maryann Feldman, Michael Kitson, Johan Larsson, Peter Tyler and Elvira Uyarra

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Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society @cjres.bsky.social · 14d

Governing green missions within regions: the case of the Basque Country
Edurne Magro and Ainhoa Arrona
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Governing green missions within regions: the case of the Basque Country

Abstract. This paper examines the place-based dimensions of mission-oriented innovation policies, specifically exploring the role of governance modes and i

Mission-oriented innovation: from a new vocabulary to a new grammar for regional innovation policy

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Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society @cjres.bsky.social · 14d

Mission-oriented innovation: from a new vocabulary to a new grammar for regional innovation policy
Iris Wanzenböck
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Mission-oriented innovation policy has re-emerged as an active form of state intervention in research and innovation. Inspired by the work of Marianna Mazz

Evolving scales and spaces of mission-oriented innovation policy in the digital age: digital transition of makerspace innovation in Shenzhen, China

Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society @cjres.bsky.social · 14d

Evolving scales and spaces of mission-oriented innovation policy in the digital age: digital transition of makerspace innovation in Shenzhen, China
Chun Yang and Rui Hu
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Abstract. This paper explores the under-researched actors in Mission-Oriented Innovation Policy (MOIP) research, specifically the transformative roles of m

Embedding city revival into state-driven innovation system: unravelling the state–local entrepreneurial toolkits for innovation

Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society @cjres.bsky.social · 14d

Embedding city revival into state-driven innovation system: unravelling the state–local entrepreneurial toolkits for innovation
Ziming Li, Yiqing Zhao and Zhang Zhang,
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Abstract. What spatial interactions exist between state-driven innovation system building and regional rebalancing locally? Xi'an's resurgence via the deve

Analysing the prospects for place-based micro-missions: the role of challenge complexity and regional capacity

Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society @cjres.bsky.social · 14d

Analysing the prospects for place-based micro-missions: the role of challenge complexity and regional capacity
Dylan Henderson and Rick Delbridge
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Abstract. Mission-oriented innovation policies have come to the forefront of debates in both research and policymaking. While attention has focused on top-

Enhancing environmental sustainability: the impact of mission-oriented innovation policies on green innovation and patent trends

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Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society @cjres.bsky.social · Sep 8

New content for the Mission-oriented Policy Special Issue:

Enhancing environmental sustainability: the impact of mission-oriented innovation policies on green innovation and patent trends

Felix Kurz

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Abstract. This study explores the link between mission-oriented innovation policies (MOIPs) and green innovation by analysing green patent trends in Europe

The US’ Polycentric Innovation State

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James Wood @thinkwoodist.bsky.social · Aug 12

How do federal and state governments drive innovation in the US? My new paper @cjres.bsky.social shows how the 'Polycentric Innovation State' with multi-level, place-based policies is reshaping regional growth in places like Michigan and Maine

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Abstract. This paper analyses US innovation policymaking since the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, as prevailing political economy accounts, such as the Vari

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Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society @cjres.bsky.social · Sep 1

The impact of innovation policy on the regional economies of Europe
Pablo Casas, Tryfonas Christou, Abián García Rodríguez, Nicholas Lazarou, Patrizio Lecca, Philippe Monfort, and Simone Salotti
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The impact of innovation policy on the regional economies of Europe

Abstract. We evaluate the economic impact of the Horizon 2020 innovation policy using a spatial dynamic general equilibrium model incorporating R&D-bas

Turning the tide: how public R&D investment shapes European regional development

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Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society @cjres.bsky.social · Sep 1

Turning the tide: how public R&D investment shapes European regional development
Giovanna Ciaffi, Maria Cristina Barbieri Góes , Matteo Deleidi , Antonino Lofaro
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Abstract. This paper evaluates the impact of Mission-Oriented Innovation Policies and public R&D investment on regional economic development in Europe

First-mover alliance: mission-oriented innovation policy implementation in Shenzhen’s low-altitude economy

Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society @cjres.bsky.social · Sep 1

First-mover alliance: mission-oriented innovation policy implementation in Shenzhen’s low-altitude economy
Wangwang Zhou and Jian D Zhang
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Abstract. This article explores the implementation of mission-oriented innovation policy (MOIP) in China and examines how the vice-provincial Shenzhen deli

State-owned enterprises as drivers for regional missions in the Global South: insights from INVAP in Patagonia and Agrogenética Riojana in Northwest Argentina

Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society @cjres.bsky.social · Sep 1

State-owned enterprises as drivers for regional missions in the Global South: insights from INVAP in Patagonia and Agrogenética Riojana in Northwest Argentina
Manuel Gonzalo, Leila Mucarsel, Gabriela Starobinsky and Gastón Burlot
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Abstract. This article addresses the lack of empirical evidence on the implementation of mission-oriented policies (MOPs) at the regional level by presenti

The US’ Polycentric Innovation State

Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society @cjres.bsky.social · Sep 1

The US’ Polycentric Innovation State
@thinkwoodist.bsky.social James D G Wood
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Abstract. This paper analyses US innovation policymaking since the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, as prevailing political economy accounts, such as the Vari

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Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society @cjres.bsky.social · Sep 1

Check out the content on our Advance Access pages for our upcoming issue: Mission-Oriented Policy: Innovation and Regional Development
Edited by: Maryann Feldman, Michael Kitson, Johan Larsson, Peter Tyler and Elvira Uyarra
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Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society @cjres.bsky.social · Jul 22

The paper thus has important policy implications: improvements in local economic conditions and outmigration to more prosperous places are unlikely to be full remedies for the problems created by left behind places. A very worthy recipient of our Best Paper Award.

Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society @cjres.bsky.social · Jul 22

The authors show that left behind places are having ‘scarring effects’ on children that could extend long into the future, exacerbating the intergenerational challenges faced by low-income households and communities.

Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society @cjres.bsky.social · Jul 22

This paper, selected by the Editorial Board from a strong field of contenders, was chosen for the journal’s Best Paper Award 2024 because it exemplifies the very best of scholarship: careful, conceptually based detailed analysis of a novel data set that addresses a key, challenging policy issue.

Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society @cjres.bsky.social · Jul 22

The 2024 Editors' Choice award has been made to Dylan Connor, Aleksander Berg, Tom Kemeny and Peter Kedron for their paper "Who gets left behind by left behind places?"
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Political Economy Hub @politicaleconhub.bsky.social · Jul 8

Last chance to register - 'The Climate Crisis: making cities resilient' - @cjres.bsky.social 2025 Conference. cpes.org.uk/events/cjres...

Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society @cjres.bsky.social · Jul 4

Still time to register for our conference - 'The Climate Crisis: making cities resilient'.
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Join us at the beautiful @stcatharines.bsky.social for two days of incredible, insightful talks - and a wonderful college gala dinner...

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Political Economy Hub @politicaleconhub.bsky.social · Jul 2

Still time to register - 'The Climate Crisis: making cities resilient'- @cjres.bsky.social 2025 Conference cpes.org.uk/events/cjres...