Knowledge exchange, innovation policy, and international trade flows are key aspects of the knowledge-based economy. In … relation between innovation and exports. -- exports ; innovation ; intellectual property ; quality standards ; research joint …

associated with their innovation performance. Using a sample of Flemish firms, we show that there exists considerable … heterogeneity in the type of links to science at the firm level. Overall, firms with a science link enjoy superior innovation … links at the firm level to encounter distinct positive effects. -- Innovation ; cooperation ; patents ; forward citation …