Cambridge An Economic Hub (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Flashcards
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No. of bio-tech & IT firms in Cambridge
No. of bio-tech & IT firms in Cambridge
Over 1500
Quaternary sector
Quaternary sector
Industries focused on research, development & information
Agglomeration effect
Agglomeration effect
Similar companies clustering together for mutual benefits
M11 motorway connects Cambridge to
M11 motorway connects Cambridge to
London & Stansted Airport
Abcam's company valuation
Abcam's company valuation
£1 billion
No. of PhD-qualified staff at Abcam
No. of PhD-qualified staff at Abcam
Approximately 200
Abcam's product
Abcam's product
Antibodies for disease treatment research
Economic multiplier effect
Economic multiplier effect
Spending by one group creates additional economic activity
Growth corridor
Growth corridor
Zone of economic expansion linking 2+ major centres
Cambridge Science Park benefit
Cambridge Science Park benefit
Clusters companies for collaboration & knowledge exchange