This paper tests the importance of firm level knowledge and neighborhood diversity, as a source for localized knowledge … points to the importance of absorptive capacity. However, firm characteristics, such as the knowledge of the own employees …

surplus from his production. At any time, the novice can leave the relationship with his acquired knowledge and produce on his … structured as an apprenticeship, in which all production generated during training is used to compensate the expert. Knowledge … transfer takes a simple form. In the first period, the expert gifts the novice a positive level of knowledge, which is …

that being a generalist does not seem to be important in this regard. Finally, we find that innovation positively moderates …

being a generalist does not seem to be important in this regard. Finally, we find that innovation positively moderates the …

Recent studies within the innovation systems perspective have not paid enough attention to the role that Vocational … Training (VT) centres and technical workers can play in innovation processes. In this paper we review the recent international …, in-company work training, hiring of graduates, continuous training, and innovation-related services. Results show that …

This review of the innovation literature seeks to identify the role of skilled labor in the process of innovation and … technological change. After an introduction of main innovation theories, the role of skills is analyzed from several perspectives … skilled labor to innovation from within the firm and from external sources. (3) Regional systems of innovation - Endowment of …

impact of innovation on labour productivity using firm data from national innovation and administrative surveys. To ensure … of innovation 2005 linked with the Annual Survey of Manufactures and Logging (ASML). The estimated econometric model … probability to innovate and having positive innovation sales. (2) Exports (both to the US and outside of the US market …