To explain the importance of scientific research and technological innovation for industrial countries and in … a historical and theoretical perspective on scientific-technological innovation and its importance for industrial growth …Explains the importance of scientific research and technological innovation for industrial countries and in particular …

of industrial policies towards innovation. In line with this trend, the European Union significantly increased its … economic growth. Regional innovation policies display divergent returns according to different institutional conditions and … results show that better performing innovation strategies require the following factors: clear choices of locally congruent …