This paper investigates the role played by the sectoral and geographical mobility of labour in the promotion of industrial innovations. Knowledge can be transferred between firms by inter-firm interactions and interfirm cooperation. In addition, knowledge can also be transferred between firms by...

Research and development cooperation relationsrequire face-to-face contact and are the most geographically localized ofinter-firm relations. This study examines the importance of face-to-facecontacts and labor market mobility in fostering innovation. Specifically,it examines the role and...