The Effects of Location on Firm Innovation Capacity

作者: João J. M. Ferreira , Cristina I. Fernandes , Mário L. Raposo

DOI: 10.1007/S13132-015-0281-4

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摘要: This research seeks to ascertain the extent of effects location on innovation capacities companies across different industrial sectors. We thus answer question: Does company near an urban centre enable capacities? article argues that does wield effect capacities, and it is therefore correspondingly relevant fill this current gap in literature. Based upon a sample 884 companies, econometric models estimated report as variable bearing influence innovative prevailing companies. Our results also confirm greater geographic proximity centres, their capacity innovate. The study enabled identification levels types accordance with respective location.

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