Meta-analysis on Entrepreneurial City Policy Models

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 Ph.D. Student Department of Management and Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Social Sciences, Razi University, Kermanshah

2 Professor of Economics, Economics Department, Social Sciences Faculty, Razi University, Kermanshah.

3 Associate professor Department of Management and Entrepreneurship, Social Sciences Faculty, Razi University, Kermanshah

Abstract

In recent decades, attention to the development of entrepreneurial cities has become a primary priority in urban, economic, and social policies. These types of cities, by providing suitable environments for innovation, job creation, and economic growth, are recognized as engines of transformation in th0e field of sustainable urban development. This research, using a meta-analysis and qualitative meta-synthesis approach, examines existing policy models in the field of entrepreneurial cities and attempts to analyze the practical consequences of these policies within the context of urban entrepreneurial ecosystems, identifying existing challenges, gaps, and opportunities. To achieve this goal, scientific articles published between 2018 and 2024 from reputable databases such as Google Scholar, Scopus, JSTOR, Web of Science, and Elsevier were reviewed and analyzed. The research findings indicate that three key elements—demand, talent, and financial resources—play a fundamental role in the success of urban entrepreneurship. Furthermore, startup competitions, urban density and diversity, and inclusive urban policies are recognized as factors that strengthen entrepreneurship at the local and regional levels. Meanwhile, the city's social and cultural environment also has a direct impact on entrepreneurial activities and can play a role in facilitating or hindering entrepreneurial processes. This article emphasizes the need to design comprehensive and coherent policy models that are not only tailored to the local conditions of each city but also have their long-term impacts carefully evaluated. Ultimately, the research results can help decision-makers, urban planners, and researchers develop more effective frameworks to support urban entrepreneurship and take an effective step towards economic and social development.

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Geography and Territorial Spatial Arrangement
Volume 16, Issue 58
March 2026
Pages 1-22

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  • Receive Date: 03 July 2025
  • Revise Date: 11 October 2025
  • Accept Date: 18 October 2025

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