ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF THE CLUSTER APPROACH IN INCREASING REGIONAL COMPETITIVENESS
Keywords:
regional competitiveness, cluster approach, innovation ecosystem, economic efficiency, industrial policy, regional development, productivity.Abstract
The thesis explores the economic efficiency of implementing the cluster approach as a mechanism for enhancing regional competitiveness in the context of globalization and structural transformation of national economies. The cluster model is analyzed as an integrative tool that unites enterprises, research institutions, infrastructure, and state support within a single innovation ecosystem. The study identifies key economic indicators of cluster efficiency — including productivity growth, innovation diffusion, investment attraction, and labor market flexibility — as primary factors contributing to regional competitiveness. The paper also highlights the successful experiences of several countries in developing industrial, agricultural, and digital clusters and proposes recommendations for their adaptation to the realities of emerging economies.
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