Network Knowledge versus Cluster Knowledge- The Gordian Knot of Knowledge Transfer Concepts

摘要: Both management scholars and economic geographers have studied knowledge argued that the ability to transfer is critical competitive success. Networks other forms for cooperation are often context when analyzing within research, while focus on role of cluster creation. With common interest in transfer, few attempts interdisciplinary research been made. The aim this paper outline concepts two strands literature geography (EG). takes an analytical approach review existing contributions seek identify benefits further interaction between disciplines. Furthermore, it offers interpretation network, suggests a clearer distinction their respective definitions. posits studies internal networks transcending national borders clusters not necessarily mutually exclusive comes learning process firm. Our conclusion researchers general seem increasingly acknowledge importance studying both effect need geographical proximity external process, but there exists equivocalness defining networks.