This paper proposes a novel mechanism whereby larger markets increase competition and facilitate process innovation … break even. This facilitates process innovation as larger firms can amortize R&D costs over more goods. We demonstrate this … mechanism in a standard model of process and product innovation. In doing so, we question some important results in the new …

factors which may condition economic growth, such as innovation, migration, and the local 'social filter', taking also into … account the geographical component of intervention in transport infrastructure and innovation. The results of the two … filter’, good innovation capacity, both in the region and in neighbouring areas, and a region's capacity to attract migrants …

expansion in the market, sow the seeds for process innovation and an economy’s take-off. We demonstrate this mechanism in a …

into complex networks and systems of innovation – generally known as regional innovation systems – has, in particular, been … associated with the delivery of greater innovation and growth. However, despite the growing economic and policy relevance of … clusters, little systematic research has been conducted into their association with other factors promoting innovation and …

agglomeration economies and geographical proximity as key motors of innovation. According to this research, large core areas have … significant advantages with respect to peripheral areas in innovation potential. Yet, despite these trends, some remote areas of … the periphery are remarkably innovative even in the absence of critical innovation masses. In this paper we examine one …