In our work we adopt a structural perspective and apply an agent-based simulation approach to analyse knowledge … knowledge distribution properties of the system. Our results show - in line with the results of Cowan and Jonard (2007) - that … an asymmetric or skewed degree distribution actually can have a negative impact on a network's knowledge diffusion …

intensity of cooperation and innovation. Within different knowledge regimes, we examine the structure of networks that emerge …This paper extends the existing literature on strategic R&D alliances by presenting a model of innovation networks with … different locations in the knowledge space. Social capital is ignored, and firms ally purely on the basis of knowledge …