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.
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?