Micro evidence for sources of innovation in European countries
- Authors: Piacentino, D
- Publication year: 2013
- Type: Articolo in rivista (Articolo in rivista)
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/97067
Abstract
This paper investigates the effect of R&D, machinery investment, personnel training and management systems on innovation at firm-level in eight European countries. Particular attention is paid to the role of R&D in favouring the absorption of new technologies. Unexpectedly, significant evidence of positive absorption emerges only in less innovative firms.