European Science Parks and Job Creation. An Exploratory Study

Sara Bassani (), Cristina Bettinelli () and Giovanna Dossena ()
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Sara Bassani: Università degli Studi di Bergamo
Cristina Bettinelli: Università degli Studi di Bergamo
Giovanna Dossena: Università degli Studi di Bergamo

DSI Essays Series, 2012, vol. 22

Abstract: This paper investigates the factors affecting the success of a SP in terms of people employed. Our research covers the population of SPs in Europe (215 in total). We start with a brief focus on some definitional issues. After that, we discuss the underlying determinants that the literature recognizes as potential drivers of a SP's success. These are: (i) the age of the park; (ii) the proximity between University and SP; (iii) the existence of R&D centers and business incubators within the park; and (iv) its main sectors of activity. We also control for contextual effects. Our results suggest that a SPs success, in terms of job created, depends on the context in which the SP is situated, its longevity and its innovation capacity.

Keywords: Science Parks; Employees; R&D; Context (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L26 M2 O32 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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