Doohee Lee Libros

Focusing on the dynamics of regional innovation systems (RIS), this book explores their impact on economic growth, particularly in less developed areas. Dr. Lee investigates how to foster RIS outside of high-tech, metropolitan contexts, emphasizing the unique capabilities of these regions. Through empirical studies of non-metropolitan counties in the U.S. South, the research offers insights into local innovative activities and their significance for regional development. The findings provide valuable policy implications for enhancing economic growth in underrepresented areas.

In recent years, regional innovation systems (RIS) and innovative activity have been recognized as having important roles to play in regional economic development policy. The goal of this book is empirically to expand our understanding of the relationship between regional economic growth and the local characteristics of RIS. In this innovative research, Dr. Lee addresses a fundamental question: "Most research on innovation and RIS is focusing on high-tech industries in large metropolitan areas or developed regions. However, how can we construct or develop RIS in less developed areas, which may overlook the endogenous capabilities of less-developed regions?" The book presents important new research material, in the form of detailed empirical studies of non-metropolitan counties in the U.S. South, and offers practical policy implications. As a result, the book elucidates our understanding of which local innovative activity and characteristics of RIS matter in regional economic growth. Regional Innovation Systems in Regional Development will be of vital benefit to those studying in the field of regional economic development, especially for less developed areas.