Abstract

CARVALHO, Luís. Global networks and regional dynamics: exploring the development of bi-fuel technologies in São Paulo. Finisterra [online]. 2009, n.88, pp.117-142. ISSN 0430-5027.

Recent work within economic geography has been focusing on the reconciliation of the concept of localized learning with the evidence that long-distance knowledge networks are increasingly relevant for the innovation efforts of firms. However, less attention has been paid to the dynamic effects that may spur from plugging into global knowledge networks. Taking an evolutionary perspective, this article proposes a conceptualization of these issues at the levels of the firm, of regional networks and of institutional co-evolution. It illustrates the proposed theoretical framework with the case of the new bi-fuel technological developments in São Paulo, Brazil.

Keywords : Global networks; regional knowledge dynamics; evolutionary economic geography; bio fuels; bi-fuel vehicles; Brazil.

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