these firms and domestic SMEs, notably by establishing applied research centres. Entrepreneurship should be fostered by … investment, Ireland scores high in international innovation scoreboards. Overall, policies to boost innovation and … entrepreneurship are on the right track, but investment in knowledge-based capital could be made a more dynamic source of growth and …

potential suppliers generate and sell the most suitable innovation. Moreover, procurement by public agencies and large firms … the degree of competition between suppliers, as well as other more practical indirect ways to stimulate innovation. We … discuss the effects of standard setting activities by large, often public, procurers on innovation races. We evaluate how …

Entrepreneurship involves innovation and uncertainty. We outline a theory of entrepreneurship, which highlights the … importance of social networks in promoting innovation and reducing uncertainty. Our findings suggest that this “social” aspect of … entrepreneurship increases the probability of entrepreneurial success. The results also lend credence to theories of entrepreneurship …

structure, innovation of operations, individual characteristics as well as farm location. Productivity performance by farm …

decade, before the apparition of the current crisis. An analysis of the deterioration in competitiveness points to supply … offshoring the entire production process. Restoring competitiveness will require steps to strengthen the country’s growth …, promoting innovation, reducing the tax burden, boosting competition and creating favourable conditions for businesses to grow …

This paper reviews the recent experience of Germany in encouraging innovation to reduce negative environmental impacts … of economic activity. The essence of the German approach to policy-induced environmental innovation is discussed in the … transportation. The paper covers environmental and general innovation policies and the cross-cutting issue of policy co …

This paper focuses on the issue of innovation and technology transfer in the areas of air pollution abatement …. It also discusses characteristics of environmental policy regimes that are amenable to encouraging innovation of … of countries' environmental policy regimes) in encouraging innovation.<BR>Ce document se concentre sur la question du …

adoption of new technology. Venture businesses and start-ups should play a key role in commercialising innovation. To make …-and-acquisition market and foster entrepreneurship. A creative economy also depends on making SMEs, which account for 87% of employment, more …A creative economy requires innovation-friendly conditions. Korea’s innovation system should be improved by upgrading …

adoption of new technology. Venture businesses and start-ups should play a key role in commercialising innovation. To make …-and-acquisition market and foster entrepreneurship. A creative economy also depends on making SMEs, which account for 87% of employment, more …A creative economy requires innovation-friendly conditions. Korea’s innovation system should be improved by upgrading …