In this paper we explore patenting activity in two peripheral economies (Portugal and Greece), to analyze the dispersion of inventor networks. Inventor networks are key conduits through which knowledge flows. Therefore, they can be critical in the catch-up process of peripheral economies -...

This paper explores the intersection of international business and economic geography through the lens of connectivity and complementarity of locations. Both facets are leveraged by economic agents like multinational enterprises (MNEs). Complementarity highlights the value created by integrating...

Recent attempts by the Joint Research Centre to conceptualise and operationalise place-based transformative innovation policies (Pontikakis et al., 2022; Bianchi et al., 2024) are designed to prioritise mission-oriented investments, portfolios of projects, and instruments for their monitoring. Such...