Research Park of the University of Illinois: Impacting the Business Location Decision-making of Enterprises
Results of the study on the impact of university research parks and business location indicate that enterprises in the park spatial proximity and networking with the university are perceived more important than other cost effective aspects like cheap and flexible leasing space or business related support services.
Geography
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