This book discusses the latest theoretical advances in regional innovation research presents
empirical cases involving the development of regional innovation systems (RISs) and explores
regional innovation policy approaches. Grounded in the extensive literature on RISs it
addresses state-of-the-art developments in light of recent theoretical advances in economic
geography and related disciplines. Written in honor of Bjørn Asheim's seventieth birthday the
book includes novel and carefully selected chapters prepared by collaborators colleagues and
former PhD-students of one of the founding fathers of RIS research. Further it makes a
significant contribution to the academic debate on regional innovation and growth and offers
valuable insights for scholars and policymakers alike.
