Economic Geography

Developing Evolutionary Economic Geography

This research programme aims to develop Evolutionary Economic Geography both theoretically and empirically. By taking an explicit dynamic perspective, Evolutionary Economic Geography complements neoclassical and institutional modes of analysis in economic geography.

Evolutionary Economic Geography explains the spatial evolution of firms, industries, networks, cities, and regions from the elementary processes of the entry, growth, exit, and (re-)location of firms. The main theoretical resources are evolutionary economics, small business economics, and social network theory.