The Economics of Persistent Innovation

An Evolutionary View
Erscheinungsjahr 2006
ISBN: 978-0-387-28872-7
Verlag: Springer Nature B.V.

Buch, Englisch, 250 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 571 g

Reihe: Economics of Science, Technology and Innovation

The Economics of Persistent Innovation presents papers that provide definitions of persistence in firm innovative behavior, establish the significance of persistence, present a theory of persistence, and examine empirical evidence regarding both the extent and the determinants persistence. The topic is analyzed from several perspectives, including a Markovian model of innovation. The book discusses the main determinants of persistence and the reasons for its systematic heterogeneity across industries, technologies and countries. The characteristics of persistent inventors as revealed in patent data are explored for many industrial countries. An evolutionary theory of persistence in innovation is proposed. In conclusion the authors propose policy implications for support and development of innovation.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bas, Christian

Latham, William

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Management Unternehmensführung
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Management Forschung & Entwicklung (F&E), Innovation
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Wirtschaftssysteme, Wirtschaftsstrukturen
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Management Internationales Management

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Persistence in Innovation: Definitions and Current Development of the Field.- Determinants of Persistence in Innovation: A Study of French Patenting.- Factors of Entry and Persistence In Innovation: A Competence Based Approach.- Characteristics of Persistent Inventors as Revealed in Patent Data.- Comparing Innovative Persistence Across Countries: A Cox-Model of Patenting in the UK and France.- Persistent Adoption of Time-Saving Process Innovations.- Towards an Evolutionary Theory of Persistence in Innovation.- Principal Findings, Policy Implications and Research Agenda.