The impact of environmental regulation on technology diffusion and innovations is studied using a unique data set of German residential buildings. We analyze how energy efficiency regulations, in terms of minimum standards, affects energy-use in newly constructed buildings and how it induces...

R&D, Innovation and Competitiveness in the European Chemical Industry explores the science & technology base and the dynamic performance of the European "system of innovation" in the chemical industry, with particular attention to its contribution to economic growth through innovation and...

Introduction -- Business case description -- Review of determinants for eco-innovation adoption -- Theoretical framework -- Testable model -- Research methodology -- Case study results -- Results from document analysis -- Discussion -- Corporate publications for document analysis.