Journal Article
Innovative activity in rural areas: the importance of local and regional characteristics
Henry, Mark; Barkley, David L.; Lee, Doohee (2006)
Innovation, supported by a developed and active entrepreneurial system, long has been recognized as critical to regional economic competitiveness. Innovation also plays an essential role for rural economic development as these regions respond to the challenges of competing in the global economy. Barkley and Henry identify assets that contribute to nonmetro innovation ?hot spots.?
Community Development Innovation Review , Issue 3 , Pages 1-14