A relational approach to the geography of innovation: a typology of regions

Rosina Moreno () and Ernest Miguelez

No 201121, IREA Working Papers from University of Barcelona, Research Institute of Applied Economics

Abstract: The aim of this study was to devise a method for computing a composite indicator that measures the regional degree of exposure to external knowledge sources. On the basis of this indicator, we propose a typology of regions according to their potential capacity to access extra-local items of knowledge, which might help them to recombine complementary elements of such an asset to produce a higher number of new ideas. Building on various research streams that have been relatively independent to date, we summarize a non-exhaustive instrumental list of recent studies that motivates our approach and the construction of our complex indicator, which can be used to appraise the extent to which each region is in an optimal position to access external innovative resources.

Keywords: knowledge networking regions; knowledge diffusion; formal; informal; European regions. JEL classification:B41; C8; O18; O31; O33; R0 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 45 pages
Date: 2011-10, Revised 2011-10
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Journal Article: A RELATIONAL APPROACH TO THE GEOGRAPHY OF INNOVATION: A TYPOLOGY OF REGIONS (2012)
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