nep-ipr 2012-02-08 papers

on Intellectual Property Rights

Issue of 2012‒02‒08
two papers chosen by
Roland Kirstein
Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg

A taxonomy of innovation networks By Schön, Benjamin; Pyka, Andreas
WP 115 - More flexibility for more innovation? Evidence from the Netherlands By Eva Wachsen; Blind, K.

By:	Schön, Benjamin; Pyka, Andreas
Abstract:	In this discussion paper we develop a theory-based typology of innovation networks with a special focus on public-private collaboration. This taxonomy is theoretically based on the concept of life cycles which is transferred to the context of innovation networks as well as on the mode of network formation which can occur either spontaneous or planned. The taxonomy distinguishes six different types of networks and incorporates two plausible alternative developments that eventually lead to a similar network structure of the two types of networks. From this, important conclusions and recommendations for network actors and policy makers are drawn. --
Date:	2012
URL:	http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:zbw:fziddp:422012&r=ipr

WP 115 - More flexibility for more innovation? Evidence from the Netherlands

By:	Eva Wachsen (Faculty of Economics and Management, Innovation Economics, Berlin University of Technology); Blind, K.
Abstract:	Labor market flexibility continues to be one of economics, politics and society highly debated topic. In recent years, the impact of increased labor market flexibility on research and innovation has gained more and more attention. Previous studies have shown, depending on the measurement of flexibility as well as on the data that both positive and negative influences can be found. However, the financial flexibility in terms of wage rigidities has hardly been explored empirically. With the use of a unique dataset combining comprehensive information from both employers and employees we can accomplish variables not only to numerical and functional, but also to financial wage flexibility. In a panel probit model, we show that the influences of most of the indicators of wage flexibility are positive and vary by type of innovation. While the variables of wage bargaining has a higher impact on process innovations, information about specific wage levels, however, affects in particular the development of new products. The same applies to a separate consideration of wage bargaining levels. Aspects of numerical and functional labor market flexibility, in contrast, act negative on all types of innovation. Thereby, part time employees affect particularly processes, while flexible employment contracts have a stronger influence on product innovations. It seems that new products depend more on employment status and the resulting motivation of the employees.
Keywords:	Labor market flexibility, innovation, wages, collective bargaining
Date:	2011–12
URL:	http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:aia:aiaswp:wp115&r=ipr

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