Government intention to spur innovation can result in the proliferation of low-quality patents, which is especially pronounced in countries with a low level of government accountability. This study examines the paradoxical effects of government-funded innovation in weakly institutionalized...

In recent years, the transnational and regional dimensions of tourism have strengthened. Unlike in the past, we can now consider regional tourism policies, such as innovation policies. The recent creation of the UN Tourism Office for the Americas is a step in this direction. Within this...

Digital transformation is changing the innovation landscape, not only of firms but also at the macro level. This study aims to analyse how configurations of European Union countries' innovation inputs that lead to innovation outputs are affected by the levels of national digital transformation....

Entrepreneurial ecosystems (EEs) are a growing focus for policymakers and academics seeking to foster innovation and economic growth. While existing literature has analysed various aspects of EEs, limited research has examined how public policies can contribute to their development. Through a...

The national independent innovation demonstration zone (NIIDZ) is an independent innovation policy that plays a crucial role in implementing strategies. Given the importance of the NIIDZ, this study uses panel data of 278 prefecture-level cities in China from 2006 to 2020 and empirically...

This study found little evidence of potentially negative impacts. What was identified in the research was that it is primarily women who take responsibility for the development and implementation of GEPs, which places an additional burden on women that may reduce the time that they have...

'Addressing European Research and Innovation Challenges for System Transitions in Energy and Mobility' is an independent expert report prepared by four experts. The purpose of this reflection paper is to offer recommendations and ideas on challenges and priorities for research and innovation...