Localization of knowledge-creating establishments

Abstract

This study investigates the localization of establishment-level knowledge creation using data from a Japanese patent database. Using distance-based methods, we obtain the following results. First, Japanese patent-creating establishments are significantly localized at the 5% level, with a localization range of approximately 80 km. Second, localization is observed for all patent technology classes, and the extent of localization has a positive relationship with the level of technology measured by R&D investment. Finally, the extent of localization is stronger for establishments that are more productive in terms of both the number of patents and the number of citations received, i.e., quantitatively and qualitatively. These results indicate that geographical proximity is important for knowledge spillover, particularly for knowledge-demanding establishments.

A Key to Stimulate Green Technology Innovation in China: The Expansion of High-Speed Railways

“…Similar conclusions have been drawn from the enterprise-level literature. That is, the initiation of HSRs can not only considerably improve the innovation capacity of enterprises along the line [37][38][39], but also promote collaborative innovation among enterprises [40]. Moreover, many scholars have emphasized that technological innovation is the fundamental way for HSRs to improve energy efficiency and reduce pollution emissions [41][42][43][44][45].…”

Economías de aglomeración, sistemas de transporte público masivo tipo BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) y decisiones de ubicación geográfica de empresas

“…Autores tales como van Dijk and Pellenbarg (2000), Holl (2004b), Holl (2007), Knoben and Oerlemans (2008), Faggio et al (2017); (Inoue et al, 2017) y Clark et al (2018) adelantan comprobaciones empíricas adicionando a los patrones de localización algunas características del territorio como herramienta de contraste en estas comprobaciones. Los resultados muestran que no todas las empresas son atraídas por el mismo conjunto de características del entorno y por la disponibilidad de infraestructuras y que existe un diferencial en relación con el tamaño de la empresa, al sector económico al que pertenece y al grado de consolidación en el que se encuentra (start-up, en desarrollo, consolidada, altamente diversificada).…”

Agglomerations of the scientific space of Russia

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