The location of research and development: some observations and evidence from Britain

J. R. L. Howells

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The location of research and development: some observations and evidence from Britain

J. R. L. Howells^*

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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
Pages (from-to)	13-29
Number of pages	17
Journal	Regional Studies
Volume	18
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/09595238400185021
Publication status	Published - 1 Feb 1984

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