This paper focuses on the systems-of-innovation (SI) approach and its policy implications. It introduces the topic by … the innovation process and the division of labour between private and public actors in carrying out SI activities. In this … context, the paper argues that the notion of optimality is irrelevant in an innovation system context and it discusses the …

knowledge spillovers, especially those occurring at the national level. Wind and solar technologies exhibit distinct innovation … innovative activity with a special emphasis on the role of knowledge spillovers. We investigate two major renewable energy … technologies or sectors (inter-sectoral spillovers), or at the international level. We find that innovation is strongly driven by …

The use of public procurement to promote private innovation activities has attracted increasing attention recently … to investigate whether this reform stimulated innovation in the business sector. Across a wide set of specifications …

Growth theories and space -- Development theories : regional production factors -- Development theories : innovation …, knowledge and space -- Regional growth and development measurement methods -- Regional growth and development policies …

welfare enhancing impact on the city, notably a contribution to innovation and growth, creation of new jobs for less favoured …