nep-knm New Economics Papers
on Knowledge Management and Knowledge Economy
Issue of 2010‒04‒11
four papers chosen by
Laura Stefanescu
European Research Centre of Managerial Studies in Business Administration
  1. Knowledge Spillovers as a Central Element in Theories about Knowledge-Based Regional Development: Advancement in Theory and Obstacles for Empirical Research By Peter Franz
  2. Networks, Irreversibility and Knowledge Creation. By Patrick Llerena; Muge Ozman
  3. Using Innovations Surveys for Econometric Analysis By Jacques Mairesse; Pierre Mohnen
  4. Europe should stop taxing innovation By Bruno van Pottelsberghe
  1. By: Peter Franz
    Abstract: As scientists and policymakers tend to interpret changes in the economy as a trend towards an increasingly knowledge-based economy, their recommendations and strategies for regional economic development frequently contain elements how to intensify the knowledge flows in the region concerned. Knowledge flows come into existence from intentional action, but also in an unintended way as externalities or knowledge spillovers. This paper reviews the ways regional and urban economics has dealt with the concept of knowledge spillovers. Knowledge spillovers are defined within a conceptual framework that points out different uses of knowledge in economics. The concept’s operationalisations in diverse empirical studies are systematised and discussed. After a critical review of the current state of research, policy strategies aiming to intensify knowledge spillovers are classified. The paper concludes with an outlook on promising new approaches to research knowledge spillovers and on the elaboration of more efficient policy strategies.
    Keywords: knowledge spillovers; tacit knowledge; codified knowledge; transfer mechanisms; related variety
    JEL: D83 R11 R12
    Date: 2010–03
    URL: http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:iwh:dispap:5-10&r=knm
  2. By: Patrick Llerena; Muge Ozman
    Date: 2010
    URL: http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ulp:sbbeta:2010-10&r=knm
  3. By: Jacques Mairesse; Pierre Mohnen
    Abstract: After presenting the history, the evolution and the content of innovation surveys, we discuss the characteristics of the data they contain and the challenge they pose to the analyst and the econometrician. We document the two uses that have been made of these data: the construction of scoreboards for monitoring innovation and the scholarly analysis of various issue related to innovation. In particular we review the questions examined and the results obtained regarding the determinants, the effects, the complementarities, and the dynamics of innovation. We conclude by suggesting ways to improve the data collection and their econometric analysis.
    JEL: C35 C81 O30 O50
    Date: 2010–04
    URL: http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:nbr:nberwo:15857&r=knm
  4. By: Bruno van Pottelsberghe
    Abstract: In this Policy Brief, Bruegel Senior Fellow Bruno van Pottelsberghe makes the argument in favour of a single EU patent system. The author explains that the absence of a one-stop-shop for EU-wide patents hampers innovation and will pose serious challenges to small and medium-sized companies in the face of global competition. This paper analyses how a uniform patent system can sustain long-term competitiveness and boost growth and thereby achieve EU2020 targets. It makes policy recommendations in four key areas of a single patent system - language, complexity, affordability and governance.   
    Date: 2010–03
    URL: http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:bre:polbrf:413&r=knm
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