1. A geographic area or region whose economy is primarily based on the production, distribution, and use of knowledge and information rather than traditional manufacturing or agriculture
Silicon Valley is a prominent knowledge economy region in the United States.
O Vale do Silício é uma proeminente região de economia do conhecimento nos Estados Unidos.
2. An area that emphasizes research, innovation, technology, education, and intellectual capital as drivers of economic growth
The European Union has designated several cities as knowledge economy regions to promote innovation.
A União Europeia designou várias cidades como regiões de economia do conhecimento para promover a inovação.