Description
Silicon Valley is considered the hub of all things technology and innovation in USA and, to a certain extent, the world. Most major technology companies can trace their origins to Silicon Valley. This cluster has been so productive that many nations around the world have tried to create their own version of Silicon Valley to spur technological innovation.
In this essay, I want you to write about the development and urbanization forces associated with what we know as Silicon Valley today. In your essay, you should combine your understanding of urban economics and real world events to write a report about origin and agglomeration economics of Silicon Valley. Some things you should include:
a. A brief note about the history i.e. why and how did it originate
b. Are there incentives from local and state government that helped
c. Agglomeration Economics and Disagglomeration Economics in Silicon Valley
d. You opinion on the current state of urbanization/innovation in Silicon Valley
e. What does the future of Silicon Valley and location choice for innovation look like?
Are there any challenges to the area being at the heart of innovation?
For maximum credit: Use specific examples of companies and their role in urbanization is encouraged. Use of academic research to support your arguments is encouraged.
The essay is expected to be at least 5 pages long (no maximum) plus a separate reference page. Double Spaced. APA citation preferred (other citation style acceptable).
