demand and innovation are the key determinants for firm profitability; second that both technology adoption and R&D concur to …

of technological competitiveness (based on innovation in products and markets) or cost competitiveness (relying on … innovation in processes and machinery) and their impact on economic performances. We propose models for the determinants of … Pavitt classes that group manufacturing and services industries with distinct patterns of innovation. Tests are carried out …

service improvement, and employment and growth, but significant activity is still required in research, innovation, and …

and future developments; R&D and prospects for micro-algae biotechnology and genetic engineering; safety and regulatory …

This paper provides evidence on the mechanisms influencing the patent output of a sample of biotechnology firms from …. It focuses on biotechnology in the period 2002-2007 and is based on a unique data set drawn from various sources …&D investment. The overall picture emerging from our analysis of the determinants of patenting in biotechnology is that the …

Policy-makers have become increasingly aware that corporate R&D and innovation are the main drivers of an economy … concludes that policy measures to stimulate corporate R&D and innovation activities should be expressly conceived according to …

this workshop, the regulatory framework for biotechnology derived crops with specific focus on approaches for new plant … techniques. Whereas, in Canada products derived through biotechnology are treated as any other novel products (plants with novel … traits, PNTs), specific biotechnology or GMO legislation was introduced in the other five countries. Experience with the …