This study uses exploratory data analysis techniques to develop typologies of innovation modes or strategies for groups of firms. Analysing micro-level survey data from 18 countries we identify five innovation modes. The coherence and relevance of the innovation modes is tested by using them as...

Exploring the sources of innovation of the firm has central in the economics of innovation research. While both internal and external sources of innovation have been addressed, R&D activity is regarded as the main internal source of innovation and learning. Using a multiple case study approach,...

The empirical literature investigating the issue of the heterogeneity across firms has proposed the concept of innovation modes. This aims at grouping firms depending on a number of innovation characteristics. The role of design as a source of innovation has been largely disregarded. The aim of...