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This paper uses an output-oriented stochastic distance function to compute defense contractors' technical efficiency as a measure of performance. Then, nesting a market structure and conduct equation into the frontier, we identify firm and industry factors that affect the observed inefficiency...
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This paper presents empirical results on the export performance of Spanish defense contractors. The objective is threefold. First, we briefly describe the export profile of the Spanish defense industry at the firm level. Second, in light of some results on the determinants of firm-level export...
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. Este trabajo analiza las políticas destinadas al fomento de las capacidades de las PYME españolas. El análisis se realiza considerando la relevancia de la aplicación de las políticas bien desde el ámbito nacional, bien desde el regional. Para ello se utiliza información de la base de...
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. Este trabajo trata de abordar desde una perspectiva analítica, el estudio de las políticas de apoyo a las PYME en Europa en sus tres dimensiones principales: los objetivos planteados, los instrumentos utilizados para alcanzar esos objetivos y los principales beneficiarios de las políticas....
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. En este trabajo se han analizado los principales aspectos relativos a las políticas tecnológicas regionales, nacionales y europeas en el marco de los sistemas de innovación, siendo aplicado a las regiones españolas. Los resultados del análisis realizado a través de técnicas...
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Over the last two decades, a great number of studies have focused on the explanation of trade performance based on technological factors, including various studies on technology gaps. The aim of the present paper is to extend this empirical approach to include some additional factors including...
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The energy industry is facing substantial challenges that require the fostering of innovation. In this paper we analyse the main drivers of R&D investment and obstacles to innovation in this industry. We examine, firstly, whether the stated R&D objectives pursued by firms play a role in their...
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