endogenous growth models differ and innovation persistence at the macroeconomic level can be supported by different firm …-level behavioural assumptions. The aim of this article is threefold. Firstly, we evaluate a measure of the degree of innovation … persistence at the firm level. Secondly, we analyze the factors underpinning the innovation persistence by testing the theoretical …

tax incentives brings no increase innovation. …

innovation framework. …

Using micro data from Brazilian manufacturing firms, this paper investigates the impact of a wide set of innovation … clients, human capital development, ICT usage, product innovation and learning by exporting, with an R&D effect only in the … long run. Though the intensity with which firms engage in these innovation activities is sector dependent, innovation …

in developing countries. Building on this analysis, the paper outlines a vision of innovation for development that could … lead to a truly new research programme for innovation studies and the development of successful innovation …

The paper describes the innovation strategies of a representative sample of Italian firms participating to the Bank of … able to influence the firms� decision of undertaking the innovation process. Even though R&D expenditure and innovation … extent with the firms� ability to introduce an innovation. Moreover, exporting firms have a higher propensity both to …

strongly interrelated with the research and innovation strategies for smart specialisation (RIS3), and to critically evaluate …

The European Union dedicates considerable attention to research, development and innovation. Within the long …-term strategy Europe 2020, Innovation Union has become one of the key initiatives. The European Union has decided to regularly … monitor progress in this area through the Summary Innovation Index. The Czech Republic also pays considerable attention to …

This paper analyzes the recent literature on innovation and its determinants from an institutional point of view …. Innovation is a concept that has been defined by several authors as implementing new ideas, processes, mechanisms and methods … process of innovation. This is analyzed theoretically …