Prof. dr. Ron Boschma

Vening Meineszgebouw A
Princetonlaan 8a
Kamer 6.66
3584 CB Utrecht

Prof. dr. Ron Boschma

Professor
Economic Geography
+31 30 253 2869
r.a.boschma@uu.nl

Publications

2019

Scholarly publications

Habersetzer, A., Grèzes-Bürcher, S., Boschma, R., & Mayer, H. (2019). Enterprise-related social capital as a driver of firm growth in the periphery? Journal of Rural Studies, 65, 143-151. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrurstud.2018.10.009
Cappelli, R., Boschma, R., & Weterings, A. (2019). Labour mobility, skill-relatedness and new plant survival across different development stages of an industry. Environment and Planning A, 51(4), 869-890. https://doi.org/10.1177/0308518X18812466
Balland, P. A., Boschma, R., Crespo, J., & Rigby, D. L. (2019). Smart specialization policy in the European Union: relatedness, knowledge complexity and regional diversification. Regional Studies, 53(9), 1252-1268. https://doi.org/10.1080/00343404.2018.1437900
Balland, P. A., Boschma, R., & Ravet, J. (2019). Network dynamics in collaborative research in the EU, 2003–2017. European Planning Studies, 27(9), 1811-1837. https://doi.org/10.1080/09654313.2019.1641187
Elekes, Z., Boschma, R., & Lengyel, B. (2019). Foreign-owned firms as agents of structural change in regions. Regional Studies, 53(11), 1603-1613. https://doi.org/10.1080/00343404.2019.1596254
Farinha Fernandes, T., Balland, P. A., Morrison, A., & Boschma, R. (2019). What drives the geography of jobs in the US? Unpacking relatedness. Industry and Innovation, 26(9), 988-1022. https://doi.org/10.1080/13662716.2019.1591940
de Vaan, M., Frenken, K., & Boschma, R. (2019). The Downside of Social Capital in New Industry Creation. Economic Geography, 95(4), 315-340. https://doi.org/10.1080/00130095.2019.1586434
Morrison, A., & Boschma, R. A. (2019). The spatial evolution of the Italian motorcycle industry (1893–1993): Klepper’s heritage theory revisited. Industrial and Corporate Change, 28(3), 613-634. [28(3)]. https://doi.org/10.1093/icc/dty019

2018

Scholarly publications

Boschma, R. (2018). A concise history of the knowledge base literature: Challenging questions for future research. In New Avenues for Regional Innovation Systems - Theoretical Advances, Empirical Cases and Policy Lessons (pp. 23-40). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71661-9_2
Mudambi, R., Li, L., Ma, X., Makino, S., Qian, G., & Boschma, R. (2018). Zoom in, zoom out: Geographic scale and multinational activity. Journal of International Business Studies, 49(8), 929-941. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41267-018-0158-4
Xiao, J., Boschma, R., & Andersson, M. (2018). Industrial Diversification in Europe: The Differentiated Role of Relatedness. Economic Geography, 94(5), 514-549. https://doi.org/10.1080/00130095.2018.1444989
Hidalgo, C. A., Balland, P-A., Boschma, R., Delgado, M., Feldman, M., Frenken, K., Glaeser, E., He, C., Kogler, D. F., Morrison, A., Neffke, F., Rigby, D., Stern, S., Zheng, S., & Zhu, S. (2018). The Principle of Relatedness. In A. J. Morales, C. Gershenson, D. Braha, A. A. Minai, & Y. Bar-Yam (Eds.), Unifying Themes in Complex Systems IX (pp. 451-457). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-96661-8_46
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/367925/Hidalgo2018_Chapter_ThePrincipleOfRelatedness.pdf?sequence=1
Pinheiro, F. L., Alshamsi, A., Hartmann, D., Boschma, R., & Hidalgo, C. (2018). Shooting Low or High: Do Countries Benefit from Entering Unrelated Activities? Papers in Evolutionary Economic Geography, 18(07).
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/362655/pinheiro.pdf?sequence=1
Neffke, F., Hartog, M., Boschma, R., & Henning, M. (2018). Agents of Structural Change: The Role of Firms and Entrepreneurs in Regional Diversification. Economic Geography, 94(1), 23-48. https://doi.org/10.1080/00130095.2017.1391691
Xiao, J., Boschma, R., & Andersson, M. P. (2018). Resilience in the European Union: The effect of the 2008 crisis on the ability of regions in Europe to develop new industrial specializations. Industrial and Corporate Change, 27(1), 15-47. [dtx023]. https://doi.org/10.1093/icc/dtx023
Boschma, R. A., & Frenken, K. (2018). Evolutionary Economic Geography. In G. L. Clark, M. P. Feldman, M. S. Gertler, & D. Wójcik (Eds.), New Oxford Handbook of Economic Geography (pp. 213-229). (Oxford Handbooks). Oxford University Press.

2017

Scholarly publications

Boschma, R., Lambooy, J., & Schutjens, V. (2017). Embeddedness and innovation. In Embedded Enterprise and Social Capital: International Perspectives (pp. 19-36). Taylor and Francis - Balkema.
Boschma, R. A., & Frenken, K. (2017). Why is economic geography not an evolutionary science? Towards an evolutionary economic geography. In Economy: Critical Essays in Human Geography (pp. 127-156). Taylor and Francis - Balkema. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781351159203
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/395239/10.4324_9781351159203_6.pdf?sequence=1
Alvedalen, J., & Boschma, R. (2017). A critical review of entrepreneurial ecosystems research: towards a future research agenda. European Planning Studies, 25(6), 887-903. https://doi.org/10.1080/09654313.2017.1299694
Boschma, R. A. (2017). New Oxford Handbook of Economic Geography. In The empirical and institutional dimensions of smart specialisation (pp. 23-38). Routledge.
Cortinovis, N., Xiao, J., Boschma, R. A., & van Oort, F. (2017). Quality of government and social capital as drivers of regional diversification in Europe. Journal of Economic Geography, 17(6), 1179-1208. https://doi.org/10.1093/jeg/lbx001
Boschma, R. A., Iammarino, S., Paci, R., & Surinach, J. (2017). Economic perspectives on the European Neighbourhood Policy: An introduction. Tijdschrift voor Economische en Sociale Geografie, 108(1), 1-3. https://doi.org/10.1111/tesg.12228
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/347747/economic.pdf?sequence=1
Boschma, R. A., Coenen, L., Frenken, K., & Truffer, B. (2017). Towards a theory of regional diversification: Combining insights from Evolutionary Economic Geography and Transition Studies. Regional Studies, 51(1), 31-45. https://doi.org/10.1080/00343404.2016.1258460
Boschma, R. (2017). Relatedness as driver of regional diversification: a research agenda. Regional Studies, 51(3), 351-364. https://doi.org/10.1080/00343404.2016.1254767
Crespo Cepas, J. S., Boschma, R. A., & Balland, P. M. A. (2017). Resilience, networks and competitiveness: a conceptual framework. In Handbook of Regions and Competitiveness: Contemporary Theories and Perspectives on Economic Development (pp. 271-286). Edward Elgar Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781783475018

2016

Scholarly publications

Broekel, T., & Boschma, R. (2016). The cognitive and geographical structure of knowledge links and how they influence firms' innovation performance. Regional Statistics, 6(2), 3-26. https://doi.org/10.15196/RS06201
Boschma, R. (2016). Regional diversification and smart specialization policy. In The Empirical and Institutional Dimensions of Smart Specialisation (pp. 23-38). Taylor and Francis. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315526218
Boschma, R., Martín, V., & Minondo, A. (Accepted/In press). Neighbour regions as the source of new industries. Papers in Regional Science. https://doi.org/10.1111/pirs.12215
Wesselink, E., & Boschma, R. (Accepted/In press). European Neighbourhood Policy: History, Structure, and Implemented Policy Measures. Tijdschrift voor Economische en Sociale Geografie. https://doi.org/10.1111/tesg.12207
Boschma, R., Marrocu, E., & Paci, R. (2016). Symmetric and asymmetric effects of proximities: The case of M&A deals in Italy. Journal of Economic Geography, 16(2), 505-535. https://doi.org/10.1093/jeg/lbv005
Boschma, R., & Capone, G. (2016). Relatedness and diversification in the European Union (EU-27) and European Neighbourhood Policy countries. Environment and Planning C: Government and Policy, 34(4), 617-637. https://doi.org/10.1177/0263774X15614729

Professional publications

Boschma, R. A., Balland, P. M. A., & Rigby, D. (2016). Linking impacts to open innovation, increasing the local impact using the related variety and complexity concepts: empirical findings of regions patent data. DG Research and Innovation.
Boschma, R. A., & Rodriguez-Pose, A. (2016). How openness can ensure economic growth and jobs across Europe. DG Research and Innovation.
Boschma, R. A. (2016). Smart specialisation and regional innovation policy. Welsh Economic Review, 24, 17.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/346200/Boschma_smart_specialisation.pdf?sequence=1

2015

Scholarly publications

Boschma, R. A., Balland, P. M. A., & Kogler, D. (2015). The geography of inter-firm knowledge spillovers in bio-tech. In The Economics of Knowledge, Innovation and Systemic Technology Policy (pp. 147-169). Routledge.
Boschma, R. A., & Pinto, H. (2015). Introduction Resilient Territories. In Resilient territories (pp. 1-8). Cambridge Scholars Publishing.
Boschma, R. A. (2015). Smart specialization and regional innovation policy. In Smart specialization and regional innovation policy. (pp. 31-34). Franco Angeli.
Boschma, R. A. (2015). Proximity and Innovation. A critical assessment. In Innovation, Technology and Economic Change (Reprint ed.). [CH 10] Edward Elgar Publishing.
Andersson, M., Boschma, R. A., Hartog, M., & Dahlstrand-Lindholm, A. (2015). Students, spinoffs and diversification (in Swedish), In Det Innovativa Sverige 2: Innovation och attraction i stad och pa landsbygd (pp. 38-61). VINNOVA.
Boschma, R., & Capone, G. (2015). Institutions and diversification: Related versus unrelated diversification in a varieties of capitalism framework. Research Policy, 44(10), 1902-1914. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.respol.2015.06.013
Boschma, R. (2015). Towards an Evolutionary Perspective on Regional Resilience. Regional Studies, 49(5), 733-751. https://doi.org/10.1080/00343404.2014.959481
Boschma, R. (2015). Do spinoffdynamics or agglomeration externalities drive industry clustering? A reappraisal of Steven Klepper's work. Industrial and Corporate Change, 24(4), 859-873. [dtv024]. https://doi.org/10.1093/icc/dtv024
Ellwanger, N., & Boschma, R. (2015). Who Acquires Whom? The Role of Geographical Proximity and Industrial Relatedness in Dutch Domestic M&As between 2002 and 2008. Tijdschrift voor Economische en Sociale Geografie, 106(5), 608-624. https://doi.org/10.1111/tesg.12141
Frenken, K., & Boschma, R. A. (2015). Geographic Clustering in Evolutionary Economic Geography. In C. Karlsson, M. Andersson, & T. Norman (Eds.), Handbook of Research Methods and Applications in Economic Geography (pp. 291-302). Edward Elgar Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4337/9780857932679.00021
Balland, P-A., Rigby, D., & Boschma, R. (2015). The Technological Resilience of U.S. Cities. Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy, and Society, 8(2), 167-184. https://doi.org/10.1093/cjres/rsv007
Boschma, R., Balland, P-A., & Kogler, D. (2015). Relatedness and technological change in cities: the rise and fall of technological knowledge in US metropolitan areas from 1981 to 2010. Industrial and Corporate Change, 24(1), 223-250. https://doi.org/10.1093/icc/dtu012
Balland, P. A., Boschma, R. A., & Frenken, K. (2015). Proximity and Innovation: From Statics to Dynamics. Regional Studies, 49(6), 907-920. https://doi.org/10.1080/00343404.2014.883598

2014

Scholarly publications

Boschma, R. (2014). Constructing regional advantage and smart specialization: Comparisons of two European policy concepts. Scienze Regionali, 13(1), 51-68. https://doi.org/10.3280/SCRE2014-001004
Feser, E., Boschma, R., Henneberry, J., Iammarino, S., Lagendijk, A., Lawrence, M., Massard, N., Oinas, P., van Oort, F., Pijpers, R., Pike, A., Varga, A., & Usai, S. (2014). Editorial: Sailing in the ocean of knowledge, 2008-13. Regional Studies, 48(8), 1313-1318. https://doi.org/10.1080/00343404.2014.935730
Boschma, R., Eriksson, R. H., & Lindgren, U. (2014). Labour Market Externalities and Regional Growth in Sweden: The Importance of Labour Mobility between Skill-Related Industries. Regional Studies, 48(10), 1669-1690. https://doi.org/10.1080/00343404.2013.867429
Boschma, R. (2014). Vantaggi regionali e specializzazione intelligente: Due concetti di policy Europea a confronto. Scienze Regionali, 13(1), 51-68.
Boschma, R., & Hartog, M. (2014). Merger and Acquisition Activity as Driver of Spatial Clustering: The Spatial Evolution of the Dutch Banking Industry, 1850-1993. Economic Geography, 90(3), 247-266. https://doi.org/10.1111/ecge.12054
Timmermans, B., & Boschma, R. (2014). The effect of intra- and inter-regional labour mobility on plant performance in Denmark: The significance of related labour inflows. Journal of Economic Geography, 14(2), 289-311. [lbs059]. https://doi.org/10.1093/jeg/lbs059
Boschma, R., & Fritsch, M. (2014). The location of the creative class in seven European countries. In C. Mellander, R. Florida, B. Asheim, & M. Gertler (Eds.), The creative class goes global (pp. 227-240). (Regions and Cities). Routledge.
Boschma, R., Balland, P. A., & de Vaan, M. (2014). The formation of economic networks: a proximity approach. In A. Torre, & F. Wallet (Eds.), Regional development and proximity relations (pp. 243-266). (New Horizons in Regional Science series). Edward Elgar Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781781002896.00016
Heimeriks, G., & Boschma, R. (2014). The path- and place-dependent nature of scientific knowledge production in biotech 1986-2008. Journal of Economic Geography, 14(2), 339-364. [lbs052]. https://doi.org/10.1093/jeg/lbs052
Boschma, R., Heimeriks, G., & Balland, P-A. (2014). Scientific knowledge dynamics and relatedness in biotech cities. Research Policy, 43(1), 107-114. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.respol.2013.07.009
van Aalst, I., Atzema, O. A. L. C., Boschma, R. A., & van Oort, F. G. (2014). The creative class, related variety and economic growth in Dutch city regions. In C. Mellander, R. Florida, B. T. Asheim, & M. Gertler (Eds.), The Creative Class Goes Global (pp. 164-182). (Regions and Cities). Routledge.

Professional publications

van den Berge, M., Weterings, A., & Boschma, R. (2014). Regionale diversificatie in eco-technologieen. ESB, 99(4698S), 38-42.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/307940/Dos_000_000_BERGE.pdf?sequence=1

2013

Scholarly publications

van Aalst, I., Atzema, O., Boschma, R., & van Oort, F. (2013). The creative class, related variety and economic growth in Dutch city-regions. In The Creative Class Goes Global (pp. 164-182). Taylor and Francis - Balkema. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203094945
Boschma, R., Iammarino, S., & Steinmueller, E. (2013). Editorial: Geography, skills and technological change. Regional Studies, 47(10), 1615-1617. https://doi.org/10.1080/00343404.2013.823306
Boschma, R., Minondo, A., & Navarro, M. (2013). The emergence of new industries at the regional level in Spain. A proximity approach based on product-relatedness. Economic Geography, 89(1), 77-96.
Boschma, R. (2013). Regional diversification and policy intervention. In G. Cotella (Ed.), Territorial development and cohesion in a multi-scalar perspective (pp. 67-78). (Europa XXI). Institute of Geography and Spatial Organization, PAS.
Todtling, F., Asheim, B., & Boschma, R. (2013). Knowledge sourcing, innovation and constructing advantage in regions of Europe. European Urban and Regional Studies, 20(2), 161-169. https://doi.org/10.1177/0969776412457173
Balland, P. A., Boschma, R., & Frenken, K. (2013). Proximity and innovation networks: an evolutionary approach. In P. Cooke (Ed.), Re-framing regional development. Evolution, innovation and transition (pp. 186-200). Routledge.
de Vaan, M., Boschma, R., & Frenken, K. (2013). Clustering and firm performance in project-based industries: The case of the global video game industry, 1972-2007. Journal of Economic Geography, 13(6), 965-991. https://doi.org/10.1093/jeg/lbs038
Balland, P. A., de Vaan, M., & Boschma, R. (2013). The Dynamics of Interfirm Networks along the Industry Life Cycle: The Case of the Global Video Game Industry 1987-2007. Journal of Economic Geography, 13(5), 741-765. https://doi.org/10.1093/jeg/lbs023

Professional publications

Boschma, R., & Gianelle, C. (2013). Regional branching and smart specialization policy. (JRC technical reports), (S3 Policy Brief Series ; No. 06/2104). Publications Office of the European Union. https://doi.org/10.2791/65062
Boschma, R. A., Crescenzi, R., Esteves, A. M., Percoco, M., de Propris, L., & Thiene, M. (2013). Sketch of a strategy for the Basilicata region: Towards an operational regional development program Basilicata region 2014-2020. Italian national government and the Basilicata region.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/304329/FINALVERSION2013_EN_1_.PDF?sequence=1

2012

Scholarly publications

Broekel, T., & Boschma, R. A. (2012). Knowledge networks in the Dutch aviation industry: The proximity paradox. Journal of Economic Geography, 12(2), 409-433. https://doi.org/10.1093/jeg/lbr010
Randelli, F., & Boschma, R. A. (2012). Dynamics of industrial districts and business groups. The case of the Marche region. European Planning Studies, 20(12), 1961-1974. https://doi.org/10.1080/09654313.2012.665040
Neffke, F. M. H., Henning, M., & Boschma, R. A. (2012). The impact of aging and technological relatedness on agglomeration externalities. Journal of Economic Geography, 12(2), 485-517. https://doi.org/10.1093/jeg/lbr001
Boschma, R. A., Minondo, A., & Navarro, M. (2012). Related variety and regional growth in Spain. Papers in Regional Science, 91(2), 241-256. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1435-5957.2011.00387.x
Hartog, M., Boschma, R. A., & Sotarauta, M. (2012). The impact of related variety on regional employment growth in Finland 1993-2006. Industry and Innovation, 19(6), 459-476. https://doi.org/10.1080/13662716.2012.718874
Frenken, K., & Boschma, R. A. (2012). Economic development as a branching process. In G. Buenstorf (Ed.), Evolution, organization and economic behavior (pp. 185-196). Edward Elgar Publishing.

Professional publications

Ascani, A., Bartlett, W., Boschma, R. A., Crescenzi, R., Iammarino, S., Monastiriotis, V., & Wesselink, E. (2012). Conceptual Framework for the Assessment of the Impact of Differentiated/Incomplete Integration on both the New Member States and the Neighbouring Countries, Deliverable 1.3. SEARCH Project, 7th European Community Framework Program, Grant Agreement 266834.
Boschma, R. A., & Cappelli, R. (2012). Policy Incentives for the Creation of Knowledge, an EU-Funded Research Project Exploring the Key Role of Public Demand in Innovation Policies Aimed at Fostering the Multifaceted Dynamics of Technological Knowledge. European Policy brief, PICK-ME project.
Borell, M., Boschma, R. A., Monastiriotis, V., & Wesselink, E. (2012). Report on ENP Policy Concerning its Objectives and Policy Measures over Time, Deliverable 1.2. SEARCH Project, 7th European Community Framework Program, Grant Agreement 266834.
Ascani, A., Boschma, R. A., Crescenzi, R., Iammarino, S., & Wesselink, E. (2012). Report on the Development Effects of both the EU Enlargement and the ENP since their Implementation in 2004: Socio-economic Cohesion, Regional Disparities and Intensities of Economic Interactions, Deliverable 1.1. SEARCH Project, 7th European Community Framework Program, Grant Agreement 266834.
Wesselink, E., & Boschma, R. A. (2012). Taking Stock of Research Projects on the European Neighbourhood Policy. SEARCH Project, 7th European Community Framework Program, Grant Agreement 266834.
Wesselink, E., & Boschma, R. A. (2012). Overview of the European Neighbourhood Policy: Its History, Structure, and Implemented Policy Measures. SEARCH Project, 7th European Community Framework Program, Grant Agreement 266834.

2011

Scholarly publications

Cooke, P., Asheim, B., Boschma, R. A., Martin, R., Schwartz, D., & Todtling, F. (2011). Introduction to the Handbook of Regional Innovation and Growth. In P. Cooke, B. Asheim, R. Boschma, R. Martin, D. Schwartz, & F. Todtling (Eds.), The Handbook of Regional Innovation and Growth. (pp. 1-23). Edward Elgar Publishing.
Neffke, F. M. H., Henning, M., & Boschma, R. A. (2011). How do regions diversify over time? Industry relatedness and the development of new growth paths in regions. Economic Geography, 87(3), 237-265.
Boschma, R. A., & Frenken, K. (2011). Technological relatedness and regional branching. In H. Bathelt, M. P. Feldman, & D. F. Kogler (Eds.), Beyond Territory. Dynamic Geographies of Knowledge Creation, Diffusion and Innovation. (pp. 64-81). Routledge.
Cooke, P., Asheim, B. T., Boschma, R. A., Martin, R., Schwartz, D., & Todtling, F. (2011). The Handbook on Regional Innovation and Growth. Edward Elgar Publishing.
Neffke, F. M. H., Henning, M., Boschma, R. A., Lundquist, K-J., & Olander, L-O. (2011). The dynamics of agglomeration externalities along the life cycle of industries. Regional Studies, 45(1), 49-65.
Boschma, R. A., & Fornahl, D. (2011). Cluster evolution and a roadmap for future research. Regional Studies, 45(10), 1295-1298. https://doi.org/10.1080/00343404.2011.633253
Cooke, P., & Boschma, R. A. (2011). Regional innovation policy. In P. Cooke, B. Asheim, R. Boschma, R. Martin, D. Schwartz, & F. Todtling (Eds.), The Handbook of Regional Innovation and Growth (pp. 529-533). Edward Elgar Publishing.
Broekel, T., & Boschma, R. A. (2011). Aviation, space or aerospace? Exploring the knowledge networks of two industries in the Netherlands. European Planning Studies, 19(7), 1205-1227.
Boschma, R. A., & Martin, R. (2011). Regional evolution and innovation. In P. Cooke, B. Asheim, R. Boschma, R. Martin, D. Schwartz, & F. Todtling (Eds.), The Handbook of Regional Innovation and Growth. (pp. 181-186). Edward Elgar Publishing.
Boschma, R. A., & Frenken, K. (2011). The emerging empirics of evolutionary economic geography. Journal of Economic Geography, 11(2), 295-307.
Boschma, R. A. (2011). Regional branding and regional innovation policy. In K. Kourtit, P. Nijkamp, & R. R. Stough (Eds.), Drivers of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Regional Dynamics. (pp. 359-368). Springer.
ter Wal, L. J., & Boschma, R. A. (2011). Co-evolution of firms, industries and networks in space. Regional Studies, 45(7), 919-933.
Heebels, B., & Boschma, R. A. (2011). Performing in Dutch book publishing 1880-2008: the importance of entrepreneurial experience and the Amsterdam Cluster. Journal of Economic Geography, 11(6), 1007-1029. https://doi.org/10.1093/jeg/lbq048
Boschma, R. A., & Frenken, K. (2011). Technological relatedness, related variety and economic geography. In P. Cooke, B. Asheim, R. Boschma, R. Martin, D. Schwartz, & F. Todtling (Eds.), The Handbook of Regional Innovation and Growth. (pp. 187-197). Edward Elgar Publishing.
Frenken, K., & Boschma, R. A. (2011). Notes on a complexity theory of economic development. In C. Antonelli (Ed.), Handbook on the Economic Complexity of Technological Change. (pp. 357-365). Edward Elgar Publishing.
Brusse, P. G., Boschma, R. A., & Stam, E. (2011). Het economische wonder van Noord-Brabant. Unknown Publisher.
Fornahl, D., Broekel, T., & Boschma, R. A. (2011). What drives patent performance of German biotech firms. The impact of R&D subsidies, knowledge networks and their location. Papers in Regional Science, 90(2), 395-418.
Asheim, B. T., Boschma, R. A., & Cooke, P. (2011). Constructing regional advantage: platform policies based on related variety and differentiated knowledge bases. Regional Studies, 45(7), 893-904.

Professional publications

Atzema, O. A. L. C., Boschma, R. A., & de Pater, B. C. (2011). De regio in de economische geografie. In B. de Pater (Ed.), Denken over regio's: geografische perspectieven. (pp. 127-166). Coutinho.

2010

Scholarly publications

Boschma, R. A., & Martin, R. (2010). The aims and scope of evolutionary economic geography. In R. Boschma, & R. Martin (Eds.), The Handbook of Evolutionary Economic Geography. (pp. 3-39). Edward Elgar Publishing.
Boschma, R. A., & Martin, R. (2010). The Handbook on Evolutionary Economic Geography. Edward Elgar Publishing.
Boschma, R. A., & Ledder, F. (2010). The evolution of the banking cluster of Amsterdam 1850-1993: a survival analysis. In D. Fornahl, S. Henn, & M. P. Menzel (Eds.), The Emergence of Clusters. Theoretical, Empirical and Political Perspectives on the Initial Stage of Cluster Evolution. (pp. 191-213). Edward Elgar Publishing.
Boschma, R. A., & Frenken, K. (2010). The spatial evolution of innovation networks. A proximity perspective. In R. Boschma, & R. Martin (Eds.), Handbook of Evolutionary Economic Geography. (pp. 120-125). Edward Elgar Publishing.

Professional publications

Neffke, F. M. H., Burger, M., van Oort, F. G., & Boschma, R. A. (2010). De evolutie van skill-gerelateerde bedrijfstakken in de Noordvleugel van de Randstad. Kansen en bedreigingen. Utrecht University, URU.

2009

Scholarly publications

Weterings, A. B. R., & Boschma, R. A. (2009). Does spatial proximity to customers matter for innovative performance? Evidence from the Dutch software sector. Research Policy, 38, 746-755.
Boschma, R. A., & Iammarino, S. (2009). Related variety, trade linkages and regional growth. Economic Geography, 85(3), 289-311.
Needham, B., Boschma, R. A., Duhr, S., Fan, C., Frenken, K., Hassink, R., Tammarino, S., Lagendijk, A., van Oort, F. G., Oinas, P., Pike, A., & Vargas, A. (2009). Reaching out to new territories. Regional Studies, 43(1), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.1080/00343400802699981
Boschma, R. A., & Fritsch, M. (2009). Creative class and regional growth. Empirical evidence from seven European countries. Economic Geography, 85(4), 391-423.
Boschma, R. A., & Frenken, K. (2009). Some notes on institutions in evolutionary economic geography. Economic Geography, 85(2), 151-158. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1944-8287.2009.01018.x
Boschma, R. A., Eriksson, R., & Lindgren, U. (2009). How does labour mobility affect the performance of plants? The importance of relatedness and geographical proximity. Journal of Economic Geography, 9(2), 169-190.
ter Wal, L. J., & Boschma, R. A. (2009). Applying social network analysis in economic geography: framing some key analytic issues. The annals of regional science, 43(3), 739-756.

Professional publications

Boschma, R. A. (2009). Related variety and regional innovation policy. Est-Ovest, 6, 1-8.
Boschma, R. A. (2009). Evolutie in de Economische Geografie. In M. van der Laan, & M. Versantvoort (Eds.), Netwerken en regionale analyse. (pp. 145-153). Eburon.

2008

Scholarly publications

Boschma, R. A. (2008). Regional innovation policy. In B. Nooteboom, & E. Stam (Eds.), Micro-foundations for innovation policy. (pp. 315-341). Amsterdam University Press.
Weltevreden, J. W. J., & Boschma, R. A. (2008). Internet strategies and performance of Dutch retailers. Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 15, 163-178.
Boschma, R. A., & Weltevreden, J. W. J. (2008). An evolutionary perspective on Internet adoption by retailers in the Netherlands. Environment and Planning A, 40(9), 2222-2237.
Boschma, R. A., & Lambooy, J. G. (2008). Evolutionary economics and economic geography. In U. Wiit (Ed.), Recent Developments in Evolutionary Economics. Edward Elgar Publishing.
Boschma, R. A., & Frenken, K. (2008). Why is economic geography not an evolutionary science? Towards an Evolutionary Economic Geography. In R. Martin (Ed.), Contemporary Foundations of Space and Place - Economic: Critical Essays in Human Geography. Aldershot.
Weltevreden, J. W. J., & Boschma, R. A. (2008). The influence of firm-owners characteristics on Internet adoption by independent retailers. A business survey. International Journal of Internet Science, 3(1), 34-53.
Boschma, R. A., & Frenken, K. (2008). Applications of Evolutionary Economic Geography. In R. Kumar Jain B, & K. Kishore Puranam (Eds.), Evolutionary Economics - An Introduction (pp. 215-243). ICFAI University Press.

Professional publications

Boschma, R. A., & Lambooy, J. G. (2008). Toeval of niet? Evolutie in de economische geografie. In R. van Kempen, I. van Aalst, K. Frenken, & A. Zoomers (Eds.), Honderd jaar Geografie in Utrecht. Over gebieden, actoren en stromen (pp. 101-106). Faculteit Geowetenschappen - Universiteit Utrecht.
Boschma, R. A. (2008). Evolutionary Economic Geography and Innovation Policy. In Y. S. Soh, & W. Chung (Eds.), International Experiences of Regional Policy and Policy Implications for Korea. (pp. 7-38). Korean Development Institute.
Boschma, R. A., & Frenken, K. (2008). Evolutionary Economic Geography. (Work Package ed.) DIME.

2007

Scholarly publications

Boschma, R. A., & ter Wal, L. J. (2007). Knowledge networks and innovative performance in an industrial district: the case of a footwear district in the South of Italy. Industry and Innovation, 14(2), 177-199.
Boschma, R. A., & Wenting, R. (2007). The spatial evolution of the British automobile industry: does location matter? Industrial and Corporate Change, 16(2), 213-238.
Boschma, R. A., & Sotarauta, M. (2007). Economic policy from an evolutionary perspective: the case of Finland. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, 7, 156-173.
Boschma, R. A., & Lambooy, J. G. (2007). Evolutionary economics and economic geography. In M. N. Jovanovic (Ed.), Economic Integration and Spatial Location of Firms and Industries (pp. 53-71). Edward Elgar Publishing.
Boschma, R. A., & Lambooy, J. G. (2007). The prospects of an adjustment policy based on collective learning in old industrial regions. In M. N. Jovanovic (Ed.), Economic Integration and Spatial Location of Firms and Industries (pp. 149-157). Edward Elgar Publishing.
Boschma, R. A., & Martin, R. C. (2007). Constructing an evolutionary economic geography. Journal of Economic Geography, 7(5), 537-548.
Lambooy, J. G., & Boschma, R. A. (2007). Evolutionary economics and regional policy. In M. N. Jovanovic (Ed.), Economic Integration and Spatial Location of Firms and Industries (pp. 72-91). Edward Elgar Publishing.
Boschma, R. A., & Frenken, K. (2007). Applications of evolutionary economic geography. In K. Frenken (Ed.), Applied Evolutionary Economics and Economic Geography. (pp. 1-24). Edward Elgar Publishing.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/387454/Applied_Evolutionary_Economics_and_Economic_Geogra..._1._Introduction_applications_of_evolutionary_economic_geography_.pdf?sequence=1
Boschma, R. A., & Frenken, K. (2007). A theoretical framework for evolutionary economic geography: industrial dynamics and urban growth as a branching process. Journal of Economic Geography, 7(5), 635-649. https://doi.org/10.1093/jeg/lbm018

Professional publications

Boschma, R. A. (2007). Path creation, path dependence and regional development. In J. Simmie, & J. Carpenter (Eds.), Path Dependence and the Evolution of City Regional Development (pp. 40-55). Oxford Brookes University.
Boschma, R. A., & Fritsch, M. (2007). Creative class and regional growth in Europe. In P. Jakubowska, A. Kuklinski, & P. Zuber (Eds.), The Future of European Regions (pp. 243-253). Ministry of Regional Development.
Roso, M., & Boschma, R. A. (2007). Noodklok luidt voor boomteeltcluster in Boskoop. Strategische groep en innovatie. Geografie, 10-12.
Boschma, R. A. (2007). Nederland laat kansen liggen. Economisch Statistische Berichten, juli, 74.

2006

Scholarly publications

Weterings, A. B. R., & Boschma, R. A. (2006). The impact of geography on the innovative productivity of software firms in the Netherlands. In P. Cooke, & A. Piccaluga (Eds.), Regional development in the knowledge economy (pp. 63-83). Routledge.
Boschma, R. A. (2006). Does geographical proximity favour innovation? Economie et Institutions, 6-7, 11-127.
Boschma, R. A., & Frenken, K. (2006). Why is economic geography not an evolutionary science? Towards an evolutionary economic geography. Journal of Economic Geography, 6(3), 273-302. https://doi.org/10.1093/jeg/lbi022
Wenting, R., & Boschma, R. A. (2006). The spatial formation of the automobile industry in Great Britain: does location matter? In P. Nijkamp, & A. Reggiani (Eds.), Spatial evolution and modelling (pp. 267-293). Edward Elgar Publishing.

Professional publications

Asheim, I., Boschma, R. A., Cooke, P., Dahlstrand-Lindholm, A., Lareda, P., & Piccaluga, A. (2006). Constructing regional advantage. Principles, Perspectives, Policies. DG Research European Commission.
Atzema, O. A. L. C., Boschma, R. A., & Frenken, K. (2006). De innovatieve regio is overal. AElementair, 5(2), 16-19.
van Aalst, I., Atzema, O. A. L. C., Boschma, R. A., & van Oort, F. G. (2006). Creatieve klassen en economische groei in stedelijk Nederland. In B. Hofstede, & S. Raes (Eds.), Creatief vermogen: economische potentie van cultuur en creativiteit (pp. 123-155). Elsevier Overheid.
Boschma, R. A. (2006). Innovation and geography. Implications for regional innovation policy. OECD.

Other output

Boschma, R. A. (2006). Evolutie in de Economische Geografie. UU/Facultty of Geosciences.

2005

Scholarly publications

Boschma, R. A. (2005). Is regionaal innovatiebeleid zinvol? Stedebouw en Ruimtelijke Ordening, 96(3), 10-19.
Boschma, R. A. (2005). Competitiveness of regions from an evolutionary perspective. The Association of Regional Observatories, 10-13.
Boschma, R. A., & Kloosterman, R. (2005). Learning from clustering. A critical assessment from an economic-geographical perspective. Springer.
Boschma, R. A., & Kloosterman, R. (2005). Clustering, learning and regional development. In R. A. Boschma, & R. Kloosterman (Eds.), Learning from clustering. A critical assessment from an economic-geographical perspective (pp. 1-15). Springer.
Boschma, R. A., & Kloosterman, R. (2005). Further learning from clusters. In R. A. Boschma, & R. Kloosterman (Eds.), Learning from clusters. A critical assessment from an economic-geographical perspective (pp. 391-405). Springer.
Boschma, R. A., & Weterings, A. B. R. (2005). The effect of regional differences on the performance of software firms in the Netherlands. Journal of Economic Geography, 5, 567-588.
Boschma, R. A. (2005). Social capital and regional development. An empirical analysis of the Third Italy. In R. A. Boschma, & R. Kloosterman (Eds.), Learning from clustering. A critical assesment from an economic-geographical perspective (pp. 139-168). Springer.
Heinz, F., van Aalst, I., Atzema, O. A. L. C., & Boschma, R. A. (2005). Technology, Talent and Tolerance in European cities: the case of the Netherlands. UU GEOG URU.
Boschma, R. A. (2005). Role of proximity in interaction and performance. Conceptual and empirical challenges. Regional Studies, 39(1), 41-45.
Weltevreden, J. W. J., Atzema, O. A. L. C., & Boschma, R. A. (2005). The adoption of the Internet by Retailers: a New Typology of Strategies. Journal of Urban Technology, 12(3), 59-87.
Boschma, R. A. (2005). Rethinking regional innovation policy. The making and breaking of regional history. In G. Fuchs, & P. Shapira (Eds.), Rethinking regional innovation and change: path dependency or regional breakthroughs? (pp. 249-271). Springer.
Boschma, R. A. (2005). Proximity and innovation. A critical assessment. Regional Studies, 39(1), 61-74.
Weltevreden, J. W. J., & Boschma, R. A. (2005). Internet in de detailhandel. Een onderzoek naar de Internetadoptie van detaillisten in binnensteden en de gevolgen hiervan voor hun organisatie. UU GEOG URU.

Professional publications

van Aalst, I., Atzema, O. A. L. C., Boschma, R. A., Heinz, F., & van Oort, F. G. (2005). Creatieve klasse en regionaal-economische groei. OCW/EZ. http://www.cultuureneconomie.nl/rapporten/onderzoek_Universiteit_Utrecht.pdf

2004

Scholarly publications

Visser, E. J., & Boschma, R. A. (2004). Learning in districts: Novelty and lock-in in a regional context. European Planning Studies, 12(6), 793-808.
Boschma, R. A. (2004). The competitiveness of regions from an evolutionary perspective. Regional Studies, 38(9), 1001-1014.
Boschma, R. A. (2004). Proximite et innovation. Economie Rurale, 280(mrt/apr), 8-24.
Frenken, K., van Oort, F. G., Verburg, T., & Boschma, R. A. (2004). Variety and regional economic growth in the Netherlands. Ministry of Economic Affairs.

Professional publications

Boschma, R. A. (2004). Some reflections on regional innovation policy. (DG X Research ed.) European Commission.
Boschma, R. A. (2004). Het industriele district-model van het Derde Italie. Geografie, 8(okt), 28-31.
Boschma, R. A., & van Rietbergen, A. (2004). Economie en regionale welvaartsverschillen. In B. de Pater, T. Beneker, & W. Buunk (Eds.), Europa (pp. 155-174). Couthino.
Boschma, R. A. (2004). Evolutionaire economische geografie. Rooilijn, 5(mei), 249-254.

Other output

Boschma, R. A., & Weterings, A. B. R. (2004). The effect of regional differences on the innovative performance of software firms in the Netherlands. Paper presented at Danish Research Unit for Industrial Dynamics.

2003

Scholarly publications

Boschma, R. A., Lambooy, J. G., & Schutjens, V. A. J. M. (2003). Regional innovation systems, market structure and embeddedness: the transformation of regional economic configurations. In V. Lo, & E. Schamp (Eds.), Knowledge, learning and regional development (pp. 13-38). LITVerlag.
Boschma, R. A., & Frenken, K. (2003). Evolutionary economics and industry location. Review for Regional Research, 23, 183-200.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/388618/BoschmaFrenken2003RRR.pdf?sequence=1
Boschma, R. A., Lambooy, J. G., & Schutjens, V. A. J. M. (2003). Regional Innovation-systems, Market Structure and Embeddedness. In V. Lo, & E. W. Schamp (Eds.), Knowledge, Learning and Regional Development (pp. 13-38). Lit Verlag.

Professional publications

Boschma, R. A. (2003). De nieuwe economische geografie. Geografie, 22-25.

2002

Scholarly publications

Boschma, R. A., & Weterings, A. B. R. (2002). Proximity, networks and economic performance. GeoJournal, 58(3), 207-209.
Boschma, R. A., & Frenken, K. (2002). Why is economic geography not an evolutionairy science? Unknown Publisher.
Boschma, R. A., Lambooy, J. G., & Schutjens, V. A. J. M. (2002). Embeddedness and Innovation. In M. Taylor, & S. Leonard (Eds.), Embedded Enterprise and Social Capital (pp. 19-35). Ashgate Publishing.
Boschma, R. A., & Lambooy, J. G. (2002). Knowledge, market structure and economic coordination: dynamics of industrial districts. Growth and Change, 33(3), 291-311.
Boschma, R. A., Frenken, K., & Lambooy, J. G. (2002). Evolutionaire economie. Een inleiding. Coutinho.

Professional publications

Atzema, O. A. L. C., & Boschma, R. A. (2002). De regio in de economische geografie. In B. de Pater, P. de Groote, & K. Terlouw (Eds.), Denken over regio's. Geografische perspectieven Coutinho.
Kramp, C., Waaning, N., & Boschma, R. A. (2002). Afstand beperkende factor bij internationale uitbesteding software-ontwikkeling. Geografie, 27-30.

2001

Scholarly publications

Lambooy, J. G., & Boschma, R. A. (2001). Evolutionary economics and regional policy. The annals of regional science, 35(1), 113-133.

Other output

Boschma, R. A., & Lambooy, J. G. (2001). Competition and competences in regional development; an evolutionary perspective. Paper presented at SASE Conference, Amsterdam.

2000

Scholarly publications

Schobben, R. J. P., & Boschma, R. A. (2000). Governance in the European Union: some concluding remarks. Regional & federal studies, 10(2), 126-140.
Boschma, R. A., & Lambooy, J. G. (2000). The prospects of an adjustment policy based on collective learning in old industrial regions. GeoJournal, 49(4), 391-399.
Boschma, R. A., & Schobben, R. J. P. (2000). Introduction. Regional & federal studies, 10(2), 1-9.
Boschma, R. A. (2000). Learning and Regional Development. GeoJournal, 49(4), 339-343.
Boschma, R. A. (2000). The impacts of globalization on socio-economic disparities in the world. GeoJournal, 50, 69-70.
Boschma, R. A. (2000). The implications of the European monetary union for regional development: comments on the contribution of Begg and Hodson. Tijdschrift voor Economische en Sociale Geografie, 91(2), 190-193.

Professional publications

Boschma, R. A. (2000). Het Derde Italie: een nieuw type industriele ontwikkeling. Economist, 9(6), 11-14.

1999

Scholarly publications

Boschma, R. A., & van der Knaap, G. A. (1999). New high-tech industries and windows of locational opportunity: the role of labour markets and knowledge institutions during the industrial era. Geografiska annaler. Series B, human geography, 81(2), 73-89.
Boschma, R. A. (1999). The rise of clusters of innovative industries in Belgium during the industrial epoch. Research Policy, 28, 853-871.
Boschma, R. A. (1999). De monetaire unie in de EU: en zegen of een onding? Inter-Disciplinair, 10(1), 12-14.
Boschma, R. A., & Lambooy, J. G. (1999). Evolutionary economics and economic geography. Journal of Evolutionary Economics, 9(4), 411-429.
Boschma, R. A. (1999). The 'local' in the global-local nexus. Tijdschrift voor Economische en Sociale Geografie, 90(2), 253-254.

Professional publications

Boschma, R. A. (1999). De monetaire unie in de EU: een zegen of een onding? Inter-Disciplinair, 10(1).

1998

Scholarly publications

Boschma, R. A., & van der Knaap, G. A. (1998). The interplay between new technology, labour markets and knowledge institutions during the industrial era. Unknown Publisher.
Boschma, R. A., & Lambooy, J. G. (1998). Economic evolution and the adjustment of the spatial matrix of the regions. In F. Boekema, & J. van Dijk (Eds.), Innovatie en bedrijf in de regio (pp. 121-138). Koninklijke Van Gorcum.