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Knowledge networks in the Dutch aviation industry: the proximity paradox
Broekel, Tom; Boschma, Ron - Disciplinegroep Economische Geografie, Faculteit … - 2009
The importance of geographical proximity for interaction and knowledge sharing has been discussed extensively in … might be relevant. We argue that proximity may be a crucial driver for agents to connect and exchange knowledge, but too … much proximity between these agents on any of the dimensions might harm their innovative performance at the same time. In a …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008461586
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Joint R and D subsidies, related variety, and regional innovation.
Broekel, Tom; Brachert, Matthias; Duschl, Matthias; … - Volkswirtschaft Abteilung, Fachbereich … - 2015
Subsidies for R and D are an important tool of public R and D policy, which motivates extensive scientific analyses and evaluations. The paper adds to this literature by arguing that the effects of R and D subsidies go beyond the extension of organizations’ monetary resources invested...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011148606
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The cognitive and geographical composition of ego-networks of firms – and how they impact on their innovation performance
Broekel, Tom; Boschma, Ron - Disciplinegroep Economische Geografie, Faculteit … - 2011
Firms’ embeddedness into knowledge networks has received much attention in the literature. However, little is known about the composition of firms’ ego-networks with respect to different types of proximities. Based on survey data of 295 firms in eight European regions, we show that the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009358623
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Do cooperative R&D subsidies stimulate regional innovation efficiency? Evidence from Germany
Broekel, Tom - Disciplinegroep Economische Geografie, Faculteit … - 2010
The paper investigates the impact of R&D subsidies on regional innovation efficiency. Building on a rich panel data set covering 270 German labor market regions and four industries, it is particularly shown that subsidies for R&D cooperation are a suitable policy measure for stimulating the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008763404
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Factors explaining the spatial agglomeration of the Creative Class. Empirical evidence for German artists
Alfken, Christoph; Broekel, Tom; Sternberg, Rolf - Volkswirtschaft Abteilung, Fachbereich … - 2013
The paper contributes to the ongoing debate about the relative importance of economic and amenity-related location factors for attracting talents or members of the creative class. While Florida highlights the role of amenities, openness, and tolerance, others instead emphasize the role of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010693273
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The innovation efficiency of German regions - a shared-input DEA approach
Broekel, Tom; Rogge, Nicky; Brenner, Thomas - Volkswirtschaft Abteilung, Fachbereich … - 2013
The paper contributes to the debate on how to measure regions’ innovation performance. On the basis of the concept of regional innovation efficiency, we propose a new measure that eases the issue of choosing between industry-specific or global measures. We argue for the use of a robust...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011141156
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Network Structures in Regional Innovation Systems
Stuck, Jérôme; Broekel, Tom; Revilla, Javier - Volkswirtschaft Abteilung, Fachbereich … - 2014
While interactive learning and inter-organisational relations are fundamental building blocks in RIS theory, the framework is rarely related to investigations of regional knowledge network structures, because in RIS literature relational structures and interaction networks are discussed in a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011141167
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Aviation, Space or Aerospace? Exploring the knowledge networks of two industries in den Netherlands.
Broekel, Tom; Boschma, Ron - 2010
Little effort has been made to identify industries'€™ knowledge networks, and to what extent knowledge relations occur between actors in different industries. This paper presents a network study on the Dutch aviation and space industry. Both industries are often treated as similar and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011291796
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Factors explaining the spatial agglomeration of the Creative Class. Empirical evidence for German artists
Alfken, Christoph; Broekel, Tom; Sternberg, Rolf - 2013
The paper contributes to the ongoing debate about the relative importance of economic and amenity-related location factors for attracting talents or members of the creative class. While Florida highlights the role of amenities, openness, and tolerance, others instead emphasize the role of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011291813
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The innovation efficiency of German regions - a shared-input DEA approach
Broekel, Tom; Rogge, Nicky; Brenner, Thomas - 2013
The paper contributes to the debate on how to measure regions'€™ innovation performance. On the basis of the concept of regional innovation efficiency, we propose a new measure that eases the issue of choosing between industry-specific or global measures. We argue for the use of a robust...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011291819