Der Erfolg von Innovationsaktivitäten hängt in zunehmendem Maße davon ab, ob es Unternehmen gelingt, interne Innovationsaktivitäten mit externem Know-how zu verknüpfen. Chesbrough (2003) prägt dafür das Konzept „Open Innovation.“ Der zentrale konzeptionelle Beitrag dieser Arbeit...

The object of study is the exchange of knowledge between agents of the private sector and its implications for innovation, social welfare and economic policy. The exchange of knowledge is of great importance, in particular with respect to innovative activity. New Growth Theory for instance...

Innovations have acquired a key-role in the growth and competition strategies of firms today. They are regarded as an essential tool to stimulate growth and enable firms to master the competition brought about by the forces of globalization. In developed countries they are thought to provide a...