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Science, Social Networks and Spillovers
Sorenson, Olav; Singh, Jasjit - In: Industry and Innovation 14 (2007) 2, pp. 219-238
Although prior empirical research has established an association between science and the widespread diffusion of … knowledge, the exact mechanism(s) through which science catalyses information flow remains somewhat ambiguous. This paper … investigates whether the knowledge diffusion associated with science-based innovation stems from the norm of openness and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005495822
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Ready to leave the ivory tower?: Academic scientists’ appeal to work in the private sector
Fritsch, Michael; Krabel, Stefan - In: The Journal of Technology Transfer 37 (2012) 3, pp. 271-296
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010865141
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Ready to Leave the Ivory Tower? - Academic Scientists' Appeal to Work in the Private Sector
Fritsch, Michael; Krabel, Stefan - Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2009
Society, a research institution devoted to basic science. We find that the scientists' evaluations of the attractiveness of …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10004964128
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The Evolution of Environmental Policy in the People’s Republic of China
Edmonds, Richard Louis - In: Journal of Current Chinese Affairs - China aktuell 40 (2011) 3, pp. 13-35
This paper outlines how the evolution of China’s policy and study of the environment are reflected in the scholarly literature, paying special attention to the impact of the country’s environmental developments on international relations. In particular, it examines accounts of how China has...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010627730
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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Supply for the G-7 Countries, with Emphasison Germany
Strand, Jon - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2007
This paper discusses structure, impact, costs, and efficiency of renewable energy supply in the eight largest advanced economies (the G-7 plus Spain), with focus on Germany. Renewables production costs are compared to benefits, defined as reductions in net carbon emissions; technological...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005605334
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The Open Knowledge Foundation: Open Data Means Better Science
Molloy, Jennifer C - eSocialSciences - 2012
This article focuses on the Open Knowledge Definition and the Panton Principles for Open Data in Science. Some of the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009393987
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Republic of Kazakhstan; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
This Selected Issues paper on the Republic of Kazakhstan underlies growth of the non-oil sector, fiscal management of oil wealth, and bank credit growth. The share of tradables in the non-oil sector has declined significantly, both in terms of value added and employment, while many nontradable...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005252795
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Measuring Oil-Price Shocks Using Market-Based Information
Wu, Tao; Cavallo, Michele - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2012
We study the effects of oil-price shocks on the U.S. economy combining narrative and quantitative approaches. After examining daily oil-related events since 1984, we classify them into various event types. We then develop measures of exogenous shocks that avoid endogeneity and predictability...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009650637
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Inter-Sectoral Linkages and Local Content in Extractive Industries and Beyond; The Case of Sao tome and Principe
Segura, Alonso; Zarate, Walter; Pastor, Gonzalo C.; … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2007
This paper attempts to offer specific inputs to the debate on local content promotion in the oil industry, using the specific case of São Tomé and Príncipe as point of reference. Our approach emphasizes inter-sectoral linkages and institutional pre-conditions for local content promotion....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005826602
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Cross-Border Issues in Energy Trade in the CIS Countries
Shiells, Clinton R.; Dodsworth, John; Mathieu, Paul Henri - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2002
This paper explores from a regional perspective the distorted nature of trade in energy products within the CIS countries. The persistence of pricing distortions, barter arrangements, and discriminatory access to pipelines, as well as failure to honor contracts, has disrupted and distorted...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005826696