In this work we test if persistent innovators, defined according to different innovation activities (R&D, product and … process innovation, patenting) grow more than other firms, and if innovation persistence can contribute to explain the so far … definition of persistent innovators traditionally based on innovation surveys. Our findings, against the expectations, support …

relationships between innovation and international performance. While periods of upswing are characterised by a well documented … 'virtuous circle'. between innovation inputs, new products and export success, during downswings most of the positive … diversity of technological change allows to disentangle the specificities and effects of innovation inputs and outputs, and of …