Abstract
The paper examines the location of R & D in Britain on both an aggregate (R & D service employment—MLH 876) and micro (pharmaceutical research activity) scale. R & D is concentrated in the core South East region but over time no clear regional trend is apparent. On an urban-rural basis, R & D is relatively dispersed and decentralization appears to be continuing over time. The paper then examines industrial R & D within the context of corporate organization. It concludes that ‘internal’ locational factors are of primary importance in industrial R & D location. The implications for a regionally oriented innovation policy are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 13-29 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Regional Studies |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Feb 1984 |