Despite the diffusion of communication tools and boundary spanning technologies,
knowledge flows in innovation processes retain a distinct localized nature in many industries …

This paper examines how knowledge is created and transferred among firms within a
geographical bounded industrial cluster. Using patent data from the automatic packaging …

Despite the diffusion of communication tools and boundary spanning technologies,
knowledge flows in innovation processes retain a distinct localized nature in many …

The aim of the research is to investigate whether the structure of knowledge networks and
the variety of the local industrial structure are important for regional innovation and if the …

The paper re-examines the twin concepts of knowledge “tacitness” and “codification”, which
both the literature on (broadly defined) industrial districts, and some recent econometric …

This paper investigates how the characteristics of the local knowledge bases, stemming from
the accumulation and recombination of competences over time, spur the emergence of new …

This study examines the structural and geographical patterns of knowledge flows in order to
investigate the centrality of regions. It exploits patent citations and combines social networks …

Industrial clusters are a critical component of the competitive viability of economies around
the world. However, clusters are not static but evolve in response to technology and …

The traditional district literature tends to assume that:(1) the competitiveness of firms
depends on external sources of knowledge;(2) all firms in a district benefit from knowledge …

Innovation is the engine of economic growth and competitive advantage. Naturally,
understanding the drivers of innovation and creating an environment to promote innovation …