Knowledge flows, the influence of national R&D structure and the moderating role of public–private cooperation

Abstract This paper analyses country-specific determinants of knowledge flows with a view to uncover the role of cross-organizational interactions. Using a sample of some 600,000 patents from the EU27 member states in the period 1990–2007, we take backward citations as dependent variable and find that technological sophistication and research size have a positive effect on knowledge flows. While a national bias towards applied research and development has a negative impact, individual public–private cooperation has a moderating effect due to the generation of scientific knowledge by public institutions. The present study contributes to the debate concerning the direction of R&D investments and provides empirical support to policies aimed at the enhancement of public–private cooperation.

AZAGRA-CARO Joaquin;  CONSOLI Davide; 

2015-07-16

SPRINGER

JRC95362

0892-9912,   

http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10961-014-9382-7,    https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC95362,   

10.1007/s10961-014-9382-7,