Die Globalisierung schreitet via Phänomen der Technoglobalisierung – inklusive Internationalisierung von Innovations- und Patentdynamik – voran. Diese Entwicklungen werden mit Blick auf europäische und globale Leitmärkte untersucht, wobei neben der IKT-Dynamik in Asien vor allem...

Modern 3G mobile technologies as a part of ICT sector belong to key enabling technologies. They have witnessed a fast international diffusion in Europe and beyond and are a target of several recent EU policy initiatives. Considering the framework of the lead market theory and of the innovation...

India is still perceived by some as a developing country that has yet to create world-class products of its own. However, this book shows that in recent years India has emerged as a lead market for frugality-driven innovations that are affordable, robust and successful even outside its...

Review of the Porter Hypothesis and the related literature -- Measurement of environmental regulation -- Environmental regulation and renewable energy innovation -- Environmental regulation and renewable energy exports. .

Nils Levsen focuses on the international diffusion of product and service innovations for elderly users. In particular, the existence and location of lead markets is being investigated. Lead markets are characterized by their early adoption of innovations and their influence on design choice in...

The dissertation shows why innovations are vital to succeed in the low-income market segment, i.e. the four billion people living on less than 8 USD per day. In particular, it explores the role low-income consumers can play in corporate innovation processes. The study tests and expands...