Determinants of innovation in a small open economy: a multidimensional perspective

Carvalho, Luísa Margarida Cagica; Costa, Teresa; Caiado, Jorge

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Carvalho, Luísa Margarida Cagica

Costa, Teresa

Caiado, Jorge

Abstract(s)

This paper uses logistic regression analysis to examine how intramural and extramural R&D, acquisition of machinery, equipment and software, acquisition of external knowledge, training, market introduction and other procedures and technical preparations determine the innovation behaviour of manufacturing and service firms. We adopt a multidimensional view of innovation by considering product, process, organizational and marketing innovations as dependent variables separately. The study reports on the Community Innovation Survey (CIS4) of a small open-economy country. The empirical results indicate that intramural R&D has a positive impact on innovation. In contrast, the influence of extramural R&D on innovation is unclear. All innovation activities contribute towards organizational innovation. The study also suggests that there are no significant differences between services and manufacturing firms concerning the propensity to innovation

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.26/22992

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Carvalho, L., Costa, T. & Caiado, J. (2012). Determinants of innovation in a small open economy: A multidimensional perspective. Journal of Business Economics and Management, 14(3), pp. 583-600.