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diffusion of the NC. We observe that the lack of technological and market complementarities were central to its failure …
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In a recent literature, the structural properties of knowledge networks have been pointed out as a critical factor for cluster structural changes and long run dynamics. Mixing evolutionary economic geography and network-based approach of clusters, this contribution aims at capturing and...
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electronic finance networks, concurrently there are some disadvantages of their diffusion. The purpose of the paper is to present …
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This paper distinguishes entrepreneurial network effects from the firm effects and industry effects that have been the focus of much of the literature about the economics of technological change and the economics of industrial organization. A method of identifying entrepreneurial networks is...
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The objective in this paper is to implement a parsimonious agent-based computational model of economic networks whereby agents make strategic decisions based upon profits and information generated through their immediate social network. In this model firms are represented by nodes and the links...
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The importance of SMEs in Europe's innovation process can be seen in both the academic and the political arena. Adopted … of SMEs in the EU economy and was the first to put in place a comprehensive SME policy framework for the EU and its … Member States. One of its main aims is to promote growth among SMEs by helping them to tackle problems that hamper their …
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of 72 exploratory interviews with small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and regional innovation consultants, this …-by-doing, -using and -interacting) modes of innovation. We show that SMEs integrate STI-based knowledge into DUI-routines through … effects on firms' combination of innovation modes. Our findings point out innovation drivers that facilitate SMEs' capacity to …
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methods of improving the networking capacity of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) through an innovative conception of … the Business Ecosystem idea, taking in count that in Romania 70% percent of active population works in SMEs. It is … important to assist the SMEs activities because they are active participants to 60% of GDP. Networking could improve …
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We analyze binary choice models in communication networks, in which both, the formation of links in the network as well as the action choices are endogenous. We provide a complete characterization of the equilibrium action choices and networks, where agents choose their strategies - actions and...
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