We measure the efficiency of regional innovation systems (RIS) in Germany by means of a knowledge production function … spatial autocorrelation. -- Knowledge ; innovation ; spillovers ; patents ; regional analysis …

The paper deals with the discussion about policy measures for stimulating regional innovation activity that had been … initiated by the concept of an innovation-oriented regional policy as outlined by Hans-Jürgen Ewers and his co-authors. Many … peripheral areas are at a general disadvantage with regards to innovation activity could not be proven. The current political …

in High-Tech Branchen gekennzeichnet. -- Kreative Klasse ; Bohemiens ; Künstler ; Innovation ; Regionalentwicklung …

We investigate the role of universities as a knowledge source for regional innovation processes. The contribution of … pure size is unimportant. Therefore, a policy that wants to promote regional innovation processes by building up … ; innovation ; knowledge ; spillovers ; patents ; regional Analysis …

in innovation activity between regions have so far been rather unsuccessful. Using a unique data set which contains … in the efficiency of innovation activities can be found. This variation is in correspondence with a center … differences in efficiency of regional innovation systems can be explained by differences in R&D-cooperation behavior. …

The paper deals with the significant impact of location on innovation activity that has been found in many empirical … of these issues the concept of a regional innovation system is presented in some detail and an overview of results from … recent research on regional innovation systems is given. The paper then discusses basic policy options and names a number of …