Abstract

Building on a case study of a mature manufacturing region in Massachusetts, this paper provides new evidence on the importance of nontraditional cost factors in determining regional growth. Specialized mature manufacturing firms that have broken the product cycle are identified. We then discuss development strategies for using “intangible” factors to promote such firms.

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