This paper investigates how different dimensions of social capital influence innovation output. The novelty of the … innovation. Unlike many previous studies, this one uses the structural equation modelling approach instead of regression analysis … in order to take into account the relationships between the factors of innovation. Regional-level data from Eurostat …

The aim of this paper is to estimate the effect of research externalities across space, in generating innovation. We do … would increase the innovation of the region itself by 80-90%. Given the small size and the limited range of diffusion, we …

The choice of indicators to measure innovation processes and assess performance is of vital significance. This paper … argues that those economic theories give a more accurate, more reliable account of innovation activities that follow a broad … approach of innovation, that is, consider all knowledge-intensive activities leading to new products (goods or services …

importance of the interactions and linkages among acteurs and institutions involved in innovation and technology development of a … country and calls such a web of interaction a national innovation system. The theoretical and empirical analyses on national … systems of innovation lead to the conclusion that countries differ in the way in which knowledge flows and that innovation …

To explain the importance of scientific research and technological innovation for industrial countries and in … a historical and theoretical perspective on scientific-technological innovation and its importance for industrial growth …Explains the importance of scientific research and technological innovation for industrial countries and in particular …