This paper examines the importance of localized knowledge for innovative exporters by observing their embeddedness in regional innovation systems and international knowledge flow by using trade data on openness. The study distinguishes between new competence creation as proxied by patent...

This paper examines the importance of localized and global knowledge for innovative exporters by observing their embeddedness in regional innovation systems and international knowledge flow by using trade data on the openness of regional industries. The study distinguishes between new competence...

The aim of this article is to investigate the impact of advanced vocational education and training (AVET) on earnings. We use a multiple longitudinal panel data set for the period 1996 to 2008. Moreover, we have a panel for eight different labour markets in Sweden. By estimating an income...