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Last update: prof. RNDr. Jiří Blažek, Ph.D. (22.02.2024)
The course covers three main blocks: i) conceptual perspectives on regional development, ii) empirical illustrations via case-studies, iii) current approaches to industrial and innovation policies The following topics will be presented and discussed: 1. Regional development in Czechia in European perspective 2.-3. Institutional theories of regional development: Triple helix, Regional innovation systems theory, new path development model, the role of organizational- and system-level agency in regional development, related variety, differentiated knowledge bases 4.-5. Global production networks 6.-7. Technology transfer in Central and Eastern Europe 8. Global production networks and regional innovation systems: contrasting or complementary policy implications? 9. Evaluation of innovation policies 10. Smart specialisation strategy - European approach and Czech experience 11. Discussion of end-course comparative analysis developed by small teams of students. Final examination consists of the following: - presentation of a comparative analysis elaborated by small teams of students (2-3 students) 40% - final test (40%) - active participation in a discussion during the lectures (20%). |
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Last update: prof. RNDr. Jiří Blažek, Ph.D. (19.02.2024)
1. BLAŽEK, J. (2016): Towards a typology of repositioning strategies of GVC/GPN suppliers: the case of functional upgrading and downgrading, Journal of Economic Geography, 16: 849-869. 4. BLAŽEK, J., KADLEC, V., KVĚTOŇ, V. (2022) Towards an integarated framework of agency in regional development: the case of old industrial regions, Regional Studies. |
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Last update: prof. RNDr. Jiří Blažek, Ph.D. (22.02.2024)
Final examination consists of the following: - presentation of a comparative analysis elaborated by small teams of students (2-3 students) 40% - final test (40%) - active participation in a discussion during the lectures (20%). |
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Last update: prof. RNDr. Jiří Blažek, Ph.D. (22.02.2024)
This course provides an introduction to current regional development theories and concepts as well as into current dilemmas in innovation and industrial policies. The course covers three main blocks: i) conceptual perspectives on regional development, ii) empirical illustrations via case-studies, iii) current approaches to industrial and innovation policies The following topics will be presented and discussed: 1. Regional development in Czechia in European perspective 2.-3. Institutional theories of regional development: Triple helix, Regional innovation systems theory, new path development model, the role of organizational- and system-level agency in regional development, related variety, differentiated knowledge bases 4.-5. Global production networks 6.-7. Technology transfer in Central and Eastern Europe 8. Global production networks and regional innovation systems: contrasting or complementary policy implications? 9. Evaluation of innovation policies 11. Discussion of individual end-course papers introduced by students Final examination consists of the following: - presentation of a comparative analysis elaborated by small teams of students (2-3 students) 40% - final test (40%) - active participation in a discussion during the lectures (20%). |