In this paper, we examine the nature of innovation within small firms across two OECD countries with a particular focus … to medium enterprises (SME) who were engaged in the commercialization of at least one innovation, the study finds that … there are differences between the needs of high and low to mid-tech firms in terms of type of innovation produced and in …

This paper is concerned with the characteristics of the innovation process. It is aimed at understanding the systemness … types of innovation process: high systemness (innovations not exploitable by a single entity) and low systemness … (innovations that can be accomplished by a single entity). To consider the argument, the paper proposes a system innovation model …

This paper analyses the institutional framework for pharmacies in Germany and competition in that sector, which is … characterized by significant competition deficits. Based on our diagnosis and findings the advantages and disadvantages of two …

competition among British regions for foreign direct investment. This competition has been at its fiercest in the case of a number … debate is centred within discussion of the government proposals for devolution and the prospect of interregional competition …

This paper proves three theorems on growth and competition in a standard increasing variety endogenous growth model and … draws conclusions for second-best competition policies. First, no growth may be better than some growth, since modest … other. As for competition policy, this implies that growth-enhancing policies maybe misguided and that quick deregulation as …