), allows for causal interpretation of the relationship between innovation output and labor productivity. We find that knowledge … intensive services benefit from innovation activities in the sense that these activities causally increase their labor …

), allows for causal interpretation of the relationship between innovation output and labor productivity. We find that knowledge … intensive services benefit from innovation activities in the sense that these activities causally increase their labor …

We analyze the link between R&D, innovation, and productivity in MSMEs with a special focus on micro firms with fewer …, R&D intensity is larger the smaller firms are. For all MSMEs, the predicted R&D intensity is positively correlated with … the probability of reporting innovation, with a larger effect size for product than for process innovations. Moreover …

We analyze the link between R&D, innovation, and productivity in MSMEs with a special focus on micro firms with fewer …, R&D intensity is larger the smaller firms are. For all MSMEs, the predicted R&D intensity is positively correlated with … the probability of reporting innovation, with a larger effect size for product than for process innovations. Moreover …

manufacturing. Results from our structural models indicate that KIS firms benefit from innovation activities through increased labor … productivity with highly skilled employees being similarly important compared to R&D for creating innovation output in microfirms … firms having a higher probability of initiating innovation activities and of successfully turning knowledge into innovation …

MSMEs find it challenging to undertake innovation activities given their limited resources and capabilities. Studies on … innovation in MSMEs have identified internal and external factors that affect innovation capabilities and activities, one of … been used by governments to promote innovation especially in MSMEs. Using the 2015 Survey of Innovation Activities of …