We analyze the spatial diffusion of knowledge in laser technology in West Germany from 1960, when this technology began … of laser knowledge was especially prevalent in large agglomerations. While we cannot detect knowledge spillovers from … research later, indicating the accumulation of knowledge generated in previous periods. Our results highlight the role of a …

We assess the efficiency of regional innovation systems (RIS) in Germany by means of a knowledge production function … the efficiency of its innovation system is inversely u-shaped. Regions dominated by large establishments tend to be less …

Innovation processes are characterized by a pronounced division of labor between actors. Two types of externality may … innovation (MAR externalities). On the other hand, new ideas may be born by the exchange of heterogeneous and complementary … knowledge between actors, which belong to different industries (Jacobs' externalities). We test the impact of both MAR as well …

technology SMEs. Innovation net- works are positively related to both product and process innovation, i.e. knowledge creation …This paper analyses the effects of innovation networks on product and process innovation and sales growth of high …. One exception is the negative effect of innovation networks with suppliers on product innovation. Older SMEs are more …

We analyze the emergence and spatial evolution of the German laser systems industry. Regional knowledge in the related … downstream systems market. Entry into the materials processing submarket appears to be unrelated to academic knowledge in the … region, but the presence of laser source producers and the regional stock of laser knowledge are still highly predictive in …