SPATIAL PATTERNS OF INNOVATION IN SCIENCE-BASED TECHNOLOGIES IN THE NETHERLANDS

SPATIAL PATTERNS OF INNOVATION IN SCIENCE-BASED TECHNOLOGIES IN THE NETHERLANDS

ABSTRACT This paper analyses the spatial concentration patterns of innovation in science‐based industries in the Netherlands. Using patents as an indicator for innovation we show that science‐based industries have a relatively high level of spatial concentration compared to other technologies. In or...

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Veröffentlicht in:Tijdschrift voor economische en sociale geografie 2008-04, Vol.99 (2), p.238-247
Hauptverfasser: PONDS, RODERIK, VAN OORT, FRANK
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Concentration
Economic geography
Innovation
Netherlands
Science
science-based industries
Technological change
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Zusammenfassung:ABSTRACT This paper analyses the spatial concentration patterns of innovation in science‐based industries in the Netherlands. Using patents as an indicator for innovation we show that science‐based industries have a relatively high level of spatial concentration compared to other technologies. In order to understand spatial patterns of innovation, insights into specific spatial and market characteristics of these technologies appears necessary. This is illustrated by the large influence of the Royal Philips Electronics NV on the spatial pattern of innovation in the Netherlands.
ISSN:0040-747X
1467-9663
DOI:10.1111/j.1467-9663.2008.00458.x