The present paper analyzes development patterns in research networks and technology as well as their co-evolution by the example of the currently highly transformative German automotive industry. We therefore introduce a consistent network-based approach for measuring change in research networks...

Network dynamics, economic transformation, and policy design are closely related phenomena that influence the performance of economic systems in a variety of ways. In this introductory paper, we set the stage for a series of excellent contributions addressing some still largely unexplored...

Die möglichst umfassende und präzise Erfassung der FuE Aktivitäten deutscher Unternehmen bildet eine zentrale Voraussetzung für die Ableitung zielgerichteter und passgenauer innovationspolitischer Maßnahmen sowie für die Konzeption zukunftsweisender Förderlinien. Der Stifterverband nimmt...

We conduct a framed laboratory experiment to gain in-depth insights on factors that drive collective research and development efforts among firms located along the automotive value chain. In particular, we employ a public goods experiment and analyze the influence of sequential decision-making...

We conduct a framed laboratory experiment to gain in-depth insights on factors that drive collective research and development efforts among firms located along the automotive value chain. In particular, we employ a public goods experiment and analyze the influence of sequential decision-making...

Breakthrough patents are highly influential patents not only with regard to further technology development but also with regard to their potential economic impact. In a first step, we identify breakthrough patents based on forward citations. In a next step, we explain firm heterogeneity with...

Aufgabenbeschreibung -- Die offiziellen Erhebungen zu Forschung, Entwicklung und Innovation -- Publikationen -- Zitate -- Patente -- Monetäre Indikatoren -- Personelle Indikatoren -- Drittmittel -- Betriebswirtschaftliche Kennzahlen -- Betriebliche Einflussfaktoren -- Indikatorensets.