Robert Huggins
Biographic Data
| ID | 3710680 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Robert Huggins |
| GIVEN NAMES | Robert |
| FAMILY NAME | Huggins |
| SIGNATURE | HUGGINS R |
| AFFILIATIONS | Cardiff University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 19 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 91 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 19 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1991 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| H-INDEX | 5 |
The Environmental and Social Impacts of Unplanned and Rapid Industrialization in Suburban Areas
This study explores how rapid industrialization alongside a lack of regulatory controls through policy and planning encourages unplanned rapid urbanization in suburban areas. Taking Konabari–Kashimpur, a rapidly growing suburban area of the Greater Dhaka Region (GDR) as a case study, data has been collected through 16 key informant interviews and a questionnaire survey of 359 households in the area. The study finds that the readymade garment indu…
Behavioral Explanations of Spatial Disparities in Productivity
This article argues that theories of economic development and productivity should move beyond the generally known factors and mechanisms of such development. It is theoretically proposed and empirically illustrated that differences in human behavior are significant deep-rooted causes of spatial economic and productivity disparities. The article examines the relationship between behavioral constructs and productivity using data for local areas acr…
Human behaviour and economic growth
A renewed emphasis on behavioural traits has emerged as a means of explaining regional and local differences in economic performance and development. Given this, the aim of this study is to identify distinct local psychocultural behavioural profiles, and to examine the extent to which these are associated with economic growth. Combining theories of community culture and personality psychology into a holistic spatially oriented perspective, the pa…
A review of A Culture of Growth
In A Culture of Growth the distinguished economic historian Joel Mokyr continues his long-term quest to better understand and explain the rise of Europe as an economic force, specifically the facto
The behavioural foundations of urban and regional development
Urban and regional development theory is largely rooted in explanations based on the location, agglomeration and organisation of firms, industries and capital. Contemporary economic geography theory, however, is moving towards a (re)turn to addressing the role of human behaviour in determining urban and regional development outcomes. This article focuses on the concepts of culture, personality psychology and agency in order to understand how thes…
Network structure and regional innovation
The emergence of the network paradigm has led to growing interest in understanding network structures relating to knowledge flows and patterns of regional innovation. This paper explores the structure of knowledge networks stemming from ties between universities and other actors, principally firms. Based upon a network analysis of empirical data for regions across the UK, it is found that the most innovative and economically developed regions are…
Networks and regional economic growth
In recent years, increased attention has been given to role of inter-organisational knowledge networks in promoting regional economic growth. Nevertheless, the empirical evidence base concerning the extent to which inter-organisational knowledge networks influence regional growth is at best patchy. This article utilises a panel data regression approach to undertake an empirical analysis of economic growth across regions of the UK. Drawing on the …
Socio-Spatial Culture and Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is increasingly acknowledged as an important factor underlying uneven economic geographies. Similarly, spatial patterns of entrepreneurship are increasingly considered to relate to the nature of the culture present within particular places. However, the nature of these relationships remains relatively unexplored, and this study addresses some of the gaps through both a theoretical and an empirical examination of the association b…
Entrepreneurship, innovation and regional growth
Culture, entrepreneurship and uneven development
Interest in the proposed connection between culture and entrepreneurship has grown significantly in recent years. However, less attention has been given to the nature of the overall impact of this proposed association on development outcomes, particularly at the local level. In response, this paper analyses the relationship between the nature of the culture, entrepreneurship and development experienced across localities, proposing that the link b…
The competitiveness of China's Leading Regions
C hina's spectacular economic growth has been spatially uneven, with much development occurring in eastern coastal areas. In particular, three metropolitan ‘super‐regions’ have become C hina's most competitive knowledge‐based economies, consisting of the P earl R iver D elta, the Y angtze R iver D elta, and the B ohai G ulf R egion. This paper benchmarks the competitiveness of these regions, with a view to exploring which region is best positione…
Culture and Place-Based Development
Huggins R. and Thompson P. Culture and place-based development: a socio-economic analysis, Regional Studies. Cultural factors are often absent from analyses of economic change and development, divorcing the nature of social places from the economic spaces within which they are situated. In response to this, the paper seeks both to conceptualize and to operationalize a framework of place-based culture. It develops a framework capturing the economi…
Knowledge-based Development in Leading Regions across the Globe
It is widely observed that the global geography of innovation is rapidly evolving. This paper presents evidence concerning the contemporary evolution of the globe’s most productive regions. The paper uncovers the underlying structure and co-evolution of knowledge-based resources, capabilities and outputs across these regions. The analysis identifies two key trends by which the economic evolution and growth patterns of these regions are differenti…
Competitiveness, Creativity, and Place-Based Development
This paper seeks to make a link between the concepts of competitiveness and the 'creative class' at a place-based level. The paper explores the relationship between creativity and competitiveness at the local level across the UK using a rural-urban framework. A growing competitiveness divide between rural and urban areas is found. Also, the creative class is found to be more evenly distributed than might be anticipated a priori. In conclusion, we…
Network resources and knowledge alliances
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to propose a theoretical framework to distinguish different forms of network resource that govern knowledge‐based alliances and facilitate innovation. Design/methodology/approach The paper seeks to build theory through a critical analysis of the relevant literature. Findings The paper draws on the notion of network resources to better understand those assets firms have at their disposal to facilitate knowledge…
Knowledge Networks in an Uncompetitive Region
Knowledge networks are now recognised as a crucial element underlying the economic success and competitiveness of geographic locations, in particular regions. The aim of this paper is to assess the types of knowledge networks utilised and formed by knowledge-based small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the relatively uncompetitive regional setting of Yorkshire and Humberside in the UK. It explores the relationship between knowledge network…
The Skills Economy and its Development
This paper is a study of the skills economy of the rural region of Mid Wales, and the subsequent policy responses that could be activated to stimulate job creation and upgrading through skills development and training. A skills economy approach incorporates the means by which the expectations of employers, employees and those outside the workforce influence the existing and potential skills base of a region. Such an approach differs from traditio…
Regional competitive specialization. Development agency sector initiatives in Wales
This paper provides evidence of the movement towards a sector‐based approach to regional development by the Welsh Development Agency, its effects on economic competitiveness and its role as a focal point for stimulating the development of specialized industrial clusters. The paper concentrates on the initiatives taking place in the electronics/IT, automotive and healthcare sectors in Wales, and the development of clustering through vertical linka…
Assessing Feature Function and Spatial Patterning of Artifacts with Geophysical Remote-Sensing Data
Magnetic surveys and electromagnetic conductivity surveys were conducted at several sites during the course of field work at the Richland/Chambers Reservoir in north-central Texas between 1982 and 1985. Much of this work was conducted at the Bird Point Island site (41FT201), which was used as a proving ground to test the effectiveness of various remote-sensing techniques. Two devices, a Geometrics proton precession magnetometer and a Geonics Limi…
Knowledge Networks in an Uncompetitive Region
Knowledge networks are now recognised as a crucial element underlying the economic success and competitiveness of geographic locations, in particular regions. The aim of this paper is to assess the types of knowledge networks utilised and formed by knowledge-based small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the relatively uncompetitive regional setting of Yorkshire and Humberside in the UK. It explores the relationship between knowledge network…
Culture and Place-Based Development
Huggins R. and Thompson P. Culture and place-based development: a socio-economic analysis, Regional Studies. Cultural factors are often absent from analyses of economic change and development, divorcing the nature of social places from the economic spaces within which they are situated. In response to this, the paper seeks both to conceptualize and to operationalize a framework of place-based culture. It develops a framework capturing the economi…
The behavioural foundations of urban and regional development
Urban and regional development theory is largely rooted in explanations based on the location, agglomeration and organisation of firms, industries and capital. Contemporary economic geography theory, however, is moving towards a (re)turn to addressing the role of human behaviour in determining urban and regional development outcomes. This article focuses on the concepts of culture, personality psychology and agency in order to understand how thes…
Socio-Spatial Culture and Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is increasingly acknowledged as an important factor underlying uneven economic geographies. Similarly, spatial patterns of entrepreneurship are increasingly considered to relate to the nature of the culture present within particular places. However, the nature of these relationships remains relatively unexplored, and this study addresses some of the gaps through both a theoretical and an empirical examination of the association b…
Competitiveness, Creativity, and Place-Based Development
This paper seeks to make a link between the concepts of competitiveness and the 'creative class' at a place-based level. The paper explores the relationship between creativity and competitiveness at the local level across the UK using a rural-urban framework. A growing competitiveness divide between rural and urban areas is found. Also, the creative class is found to be more evenly distributed than might be anticipated a priori. In conclusion, we…
Network structure and regional innovation
The emergence of the network paradigm has led to growing interest in understanding network structures relating to knowledge flows and patterns of regional innovation. This paper explores the structure of knowledge networks stemming from ties between universities and other actors, principally firms. Based upon a network analysis of empirical data for regions across the UK, it is found that the most innovative and economically developed regions are…
Networks and regional economic growth
In recent years, increased attention has been given to role of inter-organisational knowledge networks in promoting regional economic growth. Nevertheless, the empirical evidence base concerning the extent to which inter-organisational knowledge networks influence regional growth is at best patchy. This article utilises a panel data regression approach to undertake an empirical analysis of economic growth across regions of the UK. Drawing on the …
The competitiveness of China's Leading Regions
C hina's spectacular economic growth has been spatially uneven, with much development occurring in eastern coastal areas. In particular, three metropolitan ‘super‐regions’ have become C hina's most competitive knowledge‐based economies, consisting of the P earl R iver D elta, the Y angtze R iver D elta, and the B ohai G ulf R egion. This paper benchmarks the competitiveness of these regions, with a view to exploring which region is best positione…
Assessing Feature Function and Spatial Patterning of Artifacts with Geophysical Remote-Sensing Data
Magnetic surveys and electromagnetic conductivity surveys were conducted at several sites during the course of field work at the Richland/Chambers Reservoir in north-central Texas between 1982 and 1985. Much of this work was conducted at the Bird Point Island site (41FT201), which was used as a proving ground to test the effectiveness of various remote-sensing techniques. Two devices, a Geometrics proton precession magnetometer and a Geonics Limi…
Regional competitive specialization. Development agency sector initiatives in Wales
This paper provides evidence of the movement towards a sector‐based approach to regional development by the Welsh Development Agency, its effects on economic competitiveness and its role as a focal point for stimulating the development of specialized industrial clusters. The paper concentrates on the initiatives taking place in the electronics/IT, automotive and healthcare sectors in Wales, and the development of clustering through vertical linka…
Behavioral Explanations of Spatial Disparities in Productivity
This article argues that theories of economic development and productivity should move beyond the generally known factors and mechanisms of such development. It is theoretically proposed and empirically illustrated that differences in human behavior are significant deep-rooted causes of spatial economic and productivity disparities. The article examines the relationship between behavioral constructs and productivity using data for local areas acr…
Assessing Feature Function and Spatial Patterning of Artifacts with Geophysical Remote-Sensing Data
Magnetic surveys and electromagnetic conductivity surveys were conducted at several sites during the course of field work at the Richland/Chambers Reservoir in north-central Texas between 1982 and 1985. Much of this work was conducted at the Bird Point Island site (41FT201), which was used as a proving ground to test the effectiveness of various remote-sensing techniques. Two devices, a Geometrics proton precession magnetometer and a Geonics Limi…
Regional competitive specialization. Development agency sector initiatives in Wales
This paper provides evidence of the movement towards a sector‐based approach to regional development by the Welsh Development Agency, its effects on economic competitiveness and its role as a focal point for stimulating the development of specialized industrial clusters. The paper concentrates on the initiatives taking place in the electronics/IT, automotive and healthcare sectors in Wales, and the development of clustering through vertical linka…
The Skills Economy and its Development
This paper is a study of the skills economy of the rural region of Mid Wales, and the subsequent policy responses that could be activated to stimulate job creation and upgrading through skills development and training. A skills economy approach incorporates the means by which the expectations of employers, employees and those outside the workforce influence the existing and potential skills base of a region. Such an approach differs from traditio…
Knowledge Networks in an Uncompetitive Region
Knowledge networks are now recognised as a crucial element underlying the economic success and competitiveness of geographic locations, in particular regions. The aim of this paper is to assess the types of knowledge networks utilised and formed by knowledge-based small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the relatively uncompetitive regional setting of Yorkshire and Humberside in the UK. It explores the relationship between knowledge network…
Network resources and knowledge alliances
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to propose a theoretical framework to distinguish different forms of network resource that govern knowledge‐based alliances and facilitate innovation. Design/methodology/approach The paper seeks to build theory through a critical analysis of the relevant literature. Findings The paper draws on the notion of network resources to better understand those assets firms have at their disposal to facilitate knowledge…
Competitiveness, Creativity, and Place-Based Development
This paper seeks to make a link between the concepts of competitiveness and the 'creative class' at a place-based level. The paper explores the relationship between creativity and competitiveness at the local level across the UK using a rural-urban framework. A growing competitiveness divide between rural and urban areas is found. Also, the creative class is found to be more evenly distributed than might be anticipated a priori. In conclusion, we…
Knowledge-based Development in Leading Regions across the Globe
It is widely observed that the global geography of innovation is rapidly evolving. This paper presents evidence concerning the contemporary evolution of the globe’s most productive regions. The paper uncovers the underlying structure and co-evolution of knowledge-based resources, capabilities and outputs across these regions. The analysis identifies two key trends by which the economic evolution and growth patterns of these regions are differenti…
Culture, entrepreneurship and uneven development
Interest in the proposed connection between culture and entrepreneurship has grown significantly in recent years. However, less attention has been given to the nature of the overall impact of this proposed association on development outcomes, particularly at the local level. In response, this paper analyses the relationship between the nature of the culture, entrepreneurship and development experienced across localities, proposing that the link b…
The competitiveness of China's Leading Regions
C hina's spectacular economic growth has been spatially uneven, with much development occurring in eastern coastal areas. In particular, three metropolitan ‘super‐regions’ have become C hina's most competitive knowledge‐based economies, consisting of the P earl R iver D elta, the Y angtze R iver D elta, and the B ohai G ulf R egion. This paper benchmarks the competitiveness of these regions, with a view to exploring which region is best positione…
Culture and Place-Based Development
Huggins R. and Thompson P. Culture and place-based development: a socio-economic analysis, Regional Studies. Cultural factors are often absent from analyses of economic change and development, divorcing the nature of social places from the economic spaces within which they are situated. In response to this, the paper seeks both to conceptualize and to operationalize a framework of place-based culture. It develops a framework capturing the economi…
Entrepreneurship, innovation and regional growth
Socio-Spatial Culture and Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is increasingly acknowledged as an important factor underlying uneven economic geographies. Similarly, spatial patterns of entrepreneurship are increasingly considered to relate to the nature of the culture present within particular places. However, the nature of these relationships remains relatively unexplored, and this study addresses some of the gaps through both a theoretical and an empirical examination of the association b…
A review of A Culture of Growth
In A Culture of Growth the distinguished economic historian Joel Mokyr continues his long-term quest to better understand and explain the rise of Europe as an economic force, specifically the facto
The behavioural foundations of urban and regional development
Urban and regional development theory is largely rooted in explanations based on the location, agglomeration and organisation of firms, industries and capital. Contemporary economic geography theory, however, is moving towards a (re)turn to addressing the role of human behaviour in determining urban and regional development outcomes. This article focuses on the concepts of culture, personality psychology and agency in order to understand how thes…
Network structure and regional innovation
The emergence of the network paradigm has led to growing interest in understanding network structures relating to knowledge flows and patterns of regional innovation. This paper explores the structure of knowledge networks stemming from ties between universities and other actors, principally firms. Based upon a network analysis of empirical data for regions across the UK, it is found that the most innovative and economically developed regions are…
Networks and regional economic growth
In recent years, increased attention has been given to role of inter-organisational knowledge networks in promoting regional economic growth. Nevertheless, the empirical evidence base concerning the extent to which inter-organisational knowledge networks influence regional growth is at best patchy. This article utilises a panel data regression approach to undertake an empirical analysis of economic growth across regions of the UK. Drawing on the …
Human behaviour and economic growth
A renewed emphasis on behavioural traits has emerged as a means of explaining regional and local differences in economic performance and development. Given this, the aim of this study is to identify distinct local psychocultural behavioural profiles, and to examine the extent to which these are associated with economic growth. Combining theories of community culture and personality psychology into a holistic spatially oriented perspective, the pa…
The Environmental and Social Impacts of Unplanned and Rapid Industrialization in Suburban Areas
This study explores how rapid industrialization alongside a lack of regulatory controls through policy and planning encourages unplanned rapid urbanization in suburban areas. Taking Konabari–Kashimpur, a rapidly growing suburban area of the Greater Dhaka Region (GDR) as a case study, data has been collected through 16 key informant interviews and a questionnaire survey of 359 households in the area. The study finds that the readymade garment indu…
Behavioral Explanations of Spatial Disparities in Productivity
This article argues that theories of economic development and productivity should move beyond the generally known factors and mechanisms of such development. It is theoretically proposed and empirically illustrated that differences in human behavior are significant deep-rooted causes of spatial economic and productivity disparities. The article examines the relationship between behavioral constructs and productivity using data for local areas acr…
Economic geography (14 works) · Economics (13 works) · Sociology (12 works) · Geography (11 works) · Business (8 works) · Economic growth (8 works) · Political science (7 works) · Regional Economics and Spatial Analysis (6 works) · Computer Science (5 works) · Regional science (5 works)