Innovation Networks in the German Laser Industry : Evolutionary Change, Strategic Positioning, and Firm Innovativeness /
Technological innovation is fundamental to firm performance and economic prosperity. The aim of this book is to contribute to an in-depth understanding of collective innovation processes by analyzing publicly funded R&D cooperation and innovation networks in the German laser industry. Standing i...
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| Language: | English |
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Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer,
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| Series: | Economic Complexity and Evolution,
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction and Theoretical Background: Introduction
- Theoretical Background
- Industry, Data and Methods: Laser Technology and the German Laser Industry
- Methodological Reflections and Data Sources
- Quantitative Concepts and Measures
- Dataset Design and Estimation Methods
- Descriptive Analysis: Industry Dynamics and Geographical Concentration
- Evolution of the Industry's Innovation Network
- Econometric Analysis: Causes and Consequences of Network Evolution
- Ego Networks and Firm Innovativeness
- Small World Patterns and Firm Innovativeness
- Network Positioning, Co-Location or Both?
- Summary, Conclusion and Outlook: Findings and Limitations
- Further Research and Conclusions.