&D performers predominantly to acquire complementary technological knowledge (HBA strategy) and to use their home … knowledge exchange between technologically similarly oriented locations. Hence, the increased attraction of foreign R …&D locations is no reason for concern regarding the perceived hollowing-out of the national innovation systems. Indeed, since the …

We develop a composite indicator measuring the performance of national innovation systems. The indicator takes into … assessment of preconditions for innovation by managers. We apply the methodology to a set of 17 industrialized countries on a …, social capital, trust and science and technology to achieve an assessment of a country's social climate for innovation. After …