The genesis and diffusion of innovation depends upon the density of the cognitive and market relationships among individuals, organisations and institutions at both the micro- and macro-economic level. By addressing the nature of these relationships, which include cooperation, competition and...

Aresearch programmeinitiated and funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research analyses the significance and the effects of framework conditions on innovation activitiesthat contributeto the realization of a sustainable development.This book links the experiences of different...