Economists pay more and more attention to knowledge networks and drivers of their development. Consequently, a rich … discussed with respect to other types of relational data. A comparison of networks within ten technologies allows us to identify … systematic differences between basic and applied research networks. …

the most controversial themes in the research of innovation systems, regional networks and new economic geography. While …

We study the effects of a German national cluster policy on the structure of collaboration networks. The empirical …

cooperation networks within five of the clusters that were successful in the first wave of the "Spitzencluster-Wettbewerb". More …

the 1980s. We examine the effect of different instruments on the size and structure of co-inventor networks based on … complement each other and form a consistent policy mix. The structure of the networks is driven by demand pull for both …

We study the effects of a German national cluster policy on the structure of collaboration networks. The empirical …

The article serves as an introduction to the empirical analysis of innovation or knowledge networks based on patent … data with a particular focus on regional networks. I provide a review of the literature of innovation networks and how it …

cooperation networks within five of the clusters that were successful in the first wave of the "Spitzencluster- Wettbewerb". More …

We attempt to extend the static analysis of innovator networks by providing case study based insights into the dynamic …, developmental or evolutionary pattern of such networks. In the theoretical part, we develop some building blocs that are considered … central to a theory of network evolution. Especially, we focus on the growth of innovator networks and their structural change …

review the lite ature on interaction and innovator networks with a focus on regional aspects. To illustrate the relevance of …