An empirical test of the Regional Innovation Paradox: can smart specialisation overcome the paradox in Central and Eastern Europe?

Abstract

The regional innovation paradox is the greater need of lagging regions to invest in innovation and their relatively lower capacity to absorb funding compared to more advanced regions. Using data on regional public spending, industry composition and economic performance, we test empirically whether there is a differential impact of European funding on regional economic growth between Eastern and Western European regions. We conclude that the paradox is proven and consider the extent to which smart specialisation strategies may help to improve the quality of governance of regional innovation systems.


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  • Muscio A. , Reid A. , Rivera L.L.

Titolo volume/Rivista

JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC POLICY REFORM


Anno di pubblicazione

2015

ISSN

1748-7870

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Numero di citazioni Wos

12

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14

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