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In this paper we look at the evolution of the R&D intensity gap between the EU and its major competitors using data from the Industrial Scoreboard covering the period 2002-2010. We focus on R&D intensity and we assess whether the gaps relative to major competitors arise from differences in...
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Difficulty in extracting scientific and research findings from EU universities and placing such knowledge at the … support of research-based start-up firms, with some differences based on respondents' discipline [(1) biological sciences, 2 … measures taken by their universities, and those who: a. have worked on externally-funded research projects with colleagues from …
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This paper reviews the most important theoretical foundations of the spatial competitiveness conception, dealing with three levels of competitiveness: the country, the region and the tourism destination. Consequently, it draws attention to the main aspects that such concepts of competitiveness...
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Innovative capacity has a decisive and crucial role in determining who is prospering in the global arena. Innovation is the base for the development of strategic advantages in companies, so necessary in the current context of global competitiveness. Innovative capacity enables countries to...
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whether the Triple Helix Theory is applied in practice or not in Greek case. Our research methodology, based on the data … the statistical data of our scientific research, reveals that in crisis period the universities can find a new source of … general conclusions, policy proposals and questions/ challenges for further research will be presented at the end of our study. …
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The integration of Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems, especially fuel cell systems, into buildings have attracted a lot of interest these last years. It is due to their higher efficiency, cleanliness and their capability for producing both valuable thermal energy and electricity, from a...
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Innovation and technological progress are the key determinants of long-run economic growth and welfare. Therefore, an important question is, how can public policy encourage more innovation? In this chapter, I review some of the empirical findings from various recent studies on innovation and...
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