Understanding the geographical distribution of innovation in England: density, accessibility and spillover effects

Stephen Roper and Halima Jibril

Regional Studies, 2024, vol. 58, issue 6, 1320-1338

Abstract: We examine the role of population density and accessibility in shaping innovation intensity in the 32,000 lower super output areas (LSOAs) in England. Our analysis focuses on firms’ registered intellectual property – patents, trademarks and registered designs – and using spatial autoregression models suggests four key results. We find a positive relationship between population density and innovation intensity, a consistent negative relationship between longer journey times to the nearest town centre and innovation intensity, and a strong interaction effect between population density and accessibility. Finally, we find strong evidence of local innovation spillovers reflecting either competition or demonstration effects.

Date: 2024
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