• Subsidized to change ? The impact of R & D policy on regional technological diversification 

      Mewes, Lars; Broekel, Tom (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-03)
      Previous research shows ample evidence that regional diversification is strongly path dependent, as regions are more likely to diversify into related than unrelated activities. In this paper, we ask whether contemporary ...
    • What drives the geography of jobs in the US? Unpacking relatedness 

      Farinha Fernandes, Teresa; Balland, Pierre-Alexandre; Morrison, Andrea; Boschma, Ronald Adalbert (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-04)
      There is ample evidence of regions diversifying in new occupations that are related to pre-existing activities in the region. However, it is still poorly understood through which mechanisms related diversification operates. ...