Technological Dynamics and Social Capability: Comparing U.S. States and European Nations

Jan Fagerberg, Maryann Feldman and Martin Srholec
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Maryann Feldman: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

No 20111114, Working Papers on Innovation Studies from Centre for Technology, Innovation and Culture, University of Oslo

Abstract: This paper analyzes factors that shape the technological capabilities of individual U.S. states and European countries, which are arguably comparable policy units. The analysis demonstrates convergence in technological capabilities from 2000 to 2007. The results indicate that social capabilities, such as a highly educated labor force, an egalitarian distribution of income, a participatory democracy and prevalence of public safety, condition the growth of technological capability. The analysis also considers other aspects of territorial dynamics, such as the possible effects of spatial agglomeration, urbanization economies, and differences in industrial specialization and knowledge spillovers from neighboring regions.

Keywords: innovation; technological capabilities; European Union; United States (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 44 pages
Date: 2011-11
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Working Paper: Technological Dynamics and Social Capability: Comparing U.S. States and European Nations (2012)
Working Paper: Technological Dynamics and Social Capability: Comparing U.S. States and European Nations (2011)
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