We measure the efficiency of regional innovation systems (RIS) in Germany by means of a knowledge production function … spatial autocorrelation. -- Knowledge ; innovation ; spillovers ; patents ; regional analysis …

central issue is not the description of features of successful innovation processes or how innovations can be efficiently …

Pt. 1. Management of uncertainty : key to innovation -- pt. 2. Developing skills, work systems, work processes : an … factor of innovation -- pt. 5. Findings from the German R&D program "Working, learning, developing skills. Potential for … innovation in a modern working environment …