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 …

sector work. -- Knowledge transfer ; science ; entrepreneurship ; innovation ; commercialization …

We assess the efficiency of regional innovation systems (RIS) in Germany by means of a knowledge production function … efficiency of its innovation system is inversely u-shaped. Regions dominated by large establishments tend to be less efficient …

The unification of the East and West German states in 1990 initiated the integration of two distinct innovation systems …, the gap between East and West Germany widened considerably over time. This divergence in innovation activity suggests that … occurred upon reunification. We also find that the similarity of the technology profile of the East and West German innovation …

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 …

We compare two leading regional innovation systems (RIS) in East Germany with two RIS in West Germany of about the same … easily be related to the structural properties of the respective innovation networks because divergent general economic … is not enough. -- Regional innovation systems ; national innovation systems ; innovator networks ; gatekeeper ; social …

Systemic innovation theory emphasizes that innovations are the result of an interdependent exchange process between … different organizations. This is reflected in the current paradigm in European innovation policy, which aims at the support of … collaborative R&D and innovation projects bringing together science and industry. Building on a large data set using project …