THE FORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE CLUSTER CONCEPT IN THE CONTEXT OF COMPETITIVENESS THEORIES: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SCIENTIFIC SCHOOLS
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cluster, competitiveness, Porter’s diamond model, innovation system, value chain, scientific schools, regional economy, integration, knowledge economy.Abstract
In the contemporary global economy, the formation of competitive clusters has become a key driver of sustainable regional development. Clusters—geographically concentrated networks of interrelated firms, research institutions, and infrastructure organizations—are considered the foundation of innovation and competitiveness. This article analyzes the main theoretical schools that contributed to the development of the cluster concept: the American, British, and Scandinavian schools. Each school’s distinctive features, theoretical perspectives, and practical implications for regional economic growth are explored. The paper concludes with a discussion on the application of these theories in the context of Uzbekistan’s economic development.Downloads
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