This paper identifies an “innovation gap” in the (in) efficient relation between innovation
structures and production systems in SME-based economies and, by elucidating an implicit …

The challenge for Europe after the global economic and financial crisis is substantially
different from the scenarios envisaged by the 2000 Lisbon Strategy. Then, optimistic …

In this chapter we build on the seminal work of Bathelt et al.(2004) who suggest that the
frequently used concept of global knowledge pipelines embodies not only the concept of …

From a 'resilience'perspective a robust system is one that has the capability to withstand
serious system-shock and re-stabilise itself, albeit not exactly at the same equilibrium point …

El objetivo final del capítulo es ilustrar, mediante un estudio de caso, el papel que los
procesos de aprendizaje pueden jugar en la capacidad de innovación de las PYMEs y …

From a'resilience'perspective a robust system is one that has the capability to withstand
serious system-shock and re-stabilise itself, albeit not exactly at the same equilibrium point …

As a consequence of the rapidly globalizing world economy, regions and countries of
Europe are facing increasing competition and development challenges. In order to sustain …

The goal of this paper is to illustrate, trough a case study, the role that learning processes
play in the innovation capacity of SMEs and, consequently, in the competitiveness of firms …

In this chapter we would like to build on recent seminal, extensive work by Jensen et
al.(2007), Arundel et al.(2007), and Lorenz and Valeyre (2007) on different modes of …

This paper analyses the issue of innovation in developing countries with reference to local
production systems populated by small enterprises. In these contexts innovation may result …