Innovation and Firm Performance An Empirical Investigation for German Firms /

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Peters, Bettina (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Heidelberg : Physica-Verlag HD, 2008.
• Σειρά: ZEW Economic Studies ; 38
• Θέματα: Microeconomics.; Industrial organization.; Economic policy.; Economics.; R & D/Technology Policy.; Industrial Organization.

The process of firms’ growth – in terms of productivity or employment – is a major concern of policy makers. In this context, innovations are considered to play a crucial role in stimulating firms’ performance. This book investigates this general hypothesis by looking at three topics: 1. Does innova...