There is currently no consensus regarding the effect of unions on technology. We apply meta-regression analysis to the … extant econometric studies and find that unions depress investment in new technology. However, this adverse effect has been … to increase with labor market flexibility. Unions also have an adverse effect on technology adoption. The paper considers …

In this paper we study the effect of unions on product and process innovation both theoretically and empirically. We … to collective voice mechanism. Our findings suggest that the traditional hold-up view whereby unions discourage … innovation does not necessarily survive. When the voice effect is neither too strong nor too low, the unionized sector …

We examine the causal effect of unionization on firm innovation. To establish causality, we use a regression … appear plausible mechanisms through which unionization impedes firm innovation. Our paper provides new insights into the real … encourage innovation …

This report develops a set of indicators of innovation in a number of the natural resource industries in Canada. It … then uses these indicators to assess trends in innovation over time in these industries. The innovative performance of … industries in other countries. The report finds that on most innovation indicators, Canadian natural resource industries perform …

We build a model of firm-level innovation, productivity growth and reallocation featuring endogenous entry and exit. A …

of unions with the level of regulation in the labour market, our results can provide insights into the effectiveness of …

-productivity firms in Switzerland. Innovation support sustains firms' R&D activities in both countries. Our structural growth model … identifies the impact of innovation, imitation and R&D costs on firms' R&D decisions. R&D costs gained importance in Switzerland … prioritize enhancing innovation and imitation success over cost reduction to boost productivity growth. …

-productivity firms in Switzerland. Innovation support sustains firms' R&D activities in both countries. Our structural growth model … identifies the impact of innovation, imitation and R&D costs on firms' R&D decisions. R&D costs gained importance in Switzerland … prioritize enhancing innovation and imitation success over cost reduction to boost productivity growth. …