Delivered at:: Department of Public Administration

Course type:: Compulsory course

When:: 1 year, 3, 4 module

Instructors

Kolchinskaya, Elizaveta

Limonov, Leonid E.

Rusetskaya, Olga

Full Syllabus

Abstract

This global class is a joint course of Florida State University (FSU) and Higher School of Economics (HSE), St Petersburg, Russia. It embraces cluster-oriented economic development strategies in a global setting. Industrial clusters are co-location of firms and workers in related industries, with Silicon Valley as a famous example. In recent years, many nations and regions have adopted cluster-promoting strategies to encourage local economic development, create jobs, boost innovation and prompt entrepreneurship. In this course, we take a project-based approach and center around cross-continental joint projects to explore effective ways of cluster development, apply comprehensive methods to track the performance of industrial clusters, and formulate policy recommendations to improve their functionality.

Learning Objectives

In this course, student will explore effective ways of cluster development, applies comprehensive methods to track the performance of industrial clusters, and formulates policy recommendations to improve their functionality. In this course, we’ll take a project-based approach and center around cross-continental joint projects to explore effective ways of urban economic development, apply comprehensive methods to track the performance of different regions, and formulate policy recommendations to improve local development, create jobs, boost innovation and prompt entrepreneurship.

Expected Learning Outcomes

Applies Hot-Spot Analysis
Applies location quotient
Applies Network Analysis (SNA)
Applies Regression Analysis
Applies Shift-Share Analysis
Applies speaking skills (introdusing project)
Evaluates economic development
Evaluates industrial clusters
Evaluates Industrial development’s support
Evaluates urban agglomeration

Course Contents

Economic Development
Urban Agglomeration Theory
Industrial Clusters
Land Use Policies to Support Industrial Development
Location Quotient
Shift-Share Analysis
Regression Analysis
Hot-Spot Analysis
Network Analysis & Development Strategies and Policies
Final Project Presentation

Assessment Elements

Activity in the classroom
Presentation about the article
Research project
Collaboration with US students

Interim Assessment

2021/2022 4th module
0.3 * Activity in the classroom + 0.2 * Presentation about the article + 0.2 * Collaboration with US students + 0.3 * Research project

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Capello, R. (2017). Seminal Studies in Regional and Urban Economics : Contributions From an Impressive Mind. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1613464
Handbook of Regional Science. (2014). Springer. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsnar&AN=edsnar.oai.research.vu.nl.publications.01612c80.e993.4bc1.be5a.73176f513efa

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Beaudry, C., & Breschi, S. (2003). Are firms in clusters really more innovative? Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.D6FA4E7A
Brenner, T., & Schlump, C. (2011). Policy Measures and Effects in the Different Phases of the Cluster Life-Cycle. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.43308048
Duranton, G., & Overman, H. G. (2005). Testing for Localization Using Micro-Geographic Data. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.DE6541C7
Mercedes Delgado, Michael E. Porter, & Scott Stern. (2016). Defining clusters of related industries. Journal of Economic Geography, (1), 1. https://doi.org/10.1093/jeg/lbv017

Master’s Programme 'Urban Development and Governance'

Contacts

Research Seminar "Development of Urban and Industrial Areas"