It is increasingly recognised in regional science and innovation studies that non-metropolitan regions have been overlooked in innovation studies, leading to calls for more innovation studies focusing on these types of regions. This paper argues that a clear inventory of the current state of knowledge on innovation in non-metropolitan regions is required to provide a solid foundation for future innovation research in these regions. Underpinned by this argument, the purpose of this paper is to provide a comprehensive review of the literature on innovation in non-metropolitan areas published in scholarly journals between 1998 and 2016. This review provides valuable insights for advancing innovation research in non-metropolitan regions by highlighting: (1) the authorship characteristics of scholars publishing this research; (2) the design used; (3) the scope of this research; (4) the methodologies and (5) the themes discussed.
History
Publication title
Proceedings of the Australia and New Zealand Regional Science Association International 41st Annual Conference
Editors
P Dalziel
Pagination
143-157
Department/School
Australian Maritime College
Publisher
AERU
Place of publication
New Zealand
Event title
Australia and New Zealand Regional Science Association International 41st Annual Conference
Event Venue
Toowoomba, Australia
Date of Event (Start Date)
2017-12-06
Date of Event (End Date)
2017-12-08
Rights statement
Copyright 2018 the Author
Repository Status
Open
Socio-economic Objectives
Expanding knowledge in commerce, management, tourism and services