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Learning and convergence in networks
Opolot, Daniel; Azomahou, Theophile - United Nations University-Maastricht Economic Research … - 2012
We study the convergence properties of learning in social and economic networks. We characterize the effect of network … result is that the most efficient network topologies for faster convergence or learning are those where agents belong to … hence slow learning. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010712123
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Technological spillovers from multinational presence - Towards a conceptual framework
Gachino, Geoffrey - United Nations University-Maastricht Economic Research … - 2007
This paper undertakes a critical review of existing spillover analyses and proposes a unique analytical framework for examining technological spillovers in a manufacturing industry setting. The proposed framework overlaps three different literature strands; cluster and network dynamics,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010856329
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Beyond product innovation; improving innovation policy support for SMEs in traditional industries
Wintjes R.J.M.; Douglas D.; Fairburn J.; Hollanders H.J.G.M. - United Nations University-Maastricht Economic Research … - 2014
Innovation support measures in the EU are mostly designed to support product innovation in RD intensive sectors. To increase the still considerable contribution to regional employment and competitiveness from SMEs in traditional manufacturing industries a broader innovation policy mix is more...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010779341
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Radical versus Non-Radical Inventions
Schoenmakers, Wilfred; Duysters, Geert; Vanhaverbeke, Wim - United Nations University-Maastricht Economic Research … - 2008
This paper looks at the special characteristics of radical inventions. It tries to identify those variables that differentiate radical inventions from non-radical inventions. Since radical inventions are very important for the economy as a whole and for the individual firm performances,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010856298
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Self-organization of knowledge economies
Lafond, Francois - United Nations University-Maastricht Economic Research … - 2013
Suppose that homogenous agents fully consume their time to invent new ideas and learn ideas from their friends. If the social network is complete and agents pick friends and ideas of friends uniformly at random, the distribution of ideas’ popularity is an extension of the Yule-Simon...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010856431
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If the Alliance Fits . . . : Innovation and Network Dynamics
Cowan, Robin; Jonard, Nicolas - United Nations University-Maastricht Economic Research … - 2008
Network formation is often said to be driven by social capital considerations. A typical pattern observed in the empirical data on strategic alliances is that of small world networks: dense subgroups of firms interconnected by (few) clique-spanning ties. The typical argument is that there is...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010856455
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Knowledge Transfers between Canadian Business Enterprises and Universities: Does Distance Matter?
Rosa, Julio M.; Mohnen, Pierre - United Nations University-Maastricht Economic Research … - 2008
This study examines whether the transfer of knowledge flows from universities to enterprises in Canada is hampered by the geographical distance that separates them. The transfer of knowledge flows are measured by the amount of R&D payments from business enterprises to universities that are...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010712182
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Learning and the structure of citation networks
Lafond, Francois - United Nations University-Maastricht Economic Research … - 2012
has been explained by “cumulative advantage”. This paper argues that socially embedded learning is a plausible mechanism … behind this cumulative advantage. A model assuming that scientists face a time trade-off between learning and writing papers … relatively more learning. The predicted exponent for the distribution of citations is independent of the average in-(or out …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010712222
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Exploration and Exploitation in Technology-based Alliance Networks
Duysters, Geert; Vanhaverbeke, Wim; Beerkens, Bonnie; … - United Nations University-Maastricht Economic Research … - 2007
Although the literature converges regarding the reasons why and how networks of technology alliances are formed, there is still lack of agreement on what constitutes an optimal network structure, once it has been formed. The aim of this paper is to fill this void and to determine what...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010856301
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Human resource management and learning for innovation: pharmaceuticals in Mexico
Santiago-Rodriguez, Fernando - United Nations University-Maastricht Economic Research … - 2010
This paper investigates the influence of human resource management on learning from internal and external sources of … knowledge. Learning for innovation is a key ingredient of catching-up processes. The analysis builds on survey data about … performance are conducive to learning for innovation. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010712046