This paper presents a new framework for modeling the fine microstructure of knowledge creation dynamics. Our focus is … or a group of them, based on the current stock of knowledge? What roles do dynamics, heterogeneity of ideas … paper, we report further advances on modeling the fine microstructure of knowledge creation dynamics. …

and how firms perform within such networks. Our model replicates some stylised empirical results on network structure and … the contingent effects of network position on innovative performance. We find networks that exhibit small world properties …, certain network strategies such as occupying brokerage positions or maximising accessibility to potential partners pay off …