摘要：This article discusses the question of what should be the proper conceptual framework for analysing productive phenomena. The cause for reflec-tion on this topic stems from a proposal made by researchers from the Bank of Italy (Alampi et al., 2013) to analyse productive phenomena through the lens of an integrated geographical and sectorial perspective. The author proposes a reversal of the approach, arguing that the starting point for analysis should be the assump-tion that every place — as defined by a combination of natural conditions and the outcome of history — has at any given time a specific «productive chorality». This productive chorality is not merely derived from the technical, spatial, and cultural proximity of businesses, but also, and more importantly, from the cultural homo-geneity and congruity of all the inhabitants of that place, who contribute, positively or negatively, to local production.
其他摘要：This article discusses the question of what should be the proper conceptual framework for analysing productive phenomena. The cause for reflec-tion on this topic stems from a proposal made by researchers from the Bank of Italy (Alampi et al., 2013) to analyse productive phenomena through the lens of an integrated geographical and sectorial perspective. The author proposes a reversal of the approach, arguing that the starting point for analysis should be the assump-tion that every place — as defined by a combination of natural conditions and the outcome of history — has at any given time a specific «productive chorality». This productive chorality is not merely derived from the technical, spatial, and cultural proximity of businesses, but also, and more importantly, from the cultural homo-geneity and congruity of all the inhabitants of that place, who contribute, positively or negatively, to local production.
关键词：Industrial district; geo-sectoriality; productive chorality; local devel-opment.
其他关键词：Industrial district; geo-sectoriality; productive chorality; local devel-opment.
