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Design and Test of an Index to Measure the Capability of Cities in Latin America to Create Knowledge-Based Enterprises

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  • Scott Tiffin
  • Gonzalo Jimenez

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An index has been created, based on the experience of a prior version tested in 5 cities in Chile, and from an extensive literature search. Its purpose is to rank cities in Latin America on their capability to create knowledge-based enterprises, in a way that is understandable by stakeholders, motivates action and facilitates diagnosis. The index consists of 7 groups of 50 variables (knowledge, innovation, entrepreneurship, business foundation, cultural framework, creative magnetism and entrepreneurial management). All variables are measured by numerical data from secondary sources. The index is tested for feasibility and cost-effectiveness in one city, Santiago. It is concluded that data limitations will require the use of survey techniques, including survey of perceptions, for about 1/3 of the variables to increase accuracy and generate a more meaningful information for future analysis. Various directions for future research are suggested. Copyright Springer Science+Business Media, Inc. 2006

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  • Scott Tiffin & Gonzalo Jimenez, 2006. "Design and Test of an Index to Measure the Capability of Cities in Latin America to Create Knowledge-Based Enterprises," The Journal of Technology Transfer, Springer, vol. 31(1), pages 61-76, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jtecht:v:31:y:2006:i:1:p:61-76
    DOI: 10.1007/s10961-005-5013-7
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    Keywords

    cities; regions; knowledge; economy; innovation; O18; O21; O32; O33; O54; O31;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • O18 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Urban, Rural, Regional, and Transportation Analysis; Housing; Infrastructure
    • O21 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Development Planning and Policy - - - Planning Models; Planning Policy
    • O32 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Management of Technological Innovation and R&D
    • O33 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Technological Change: Choices and Consequences; Diffusion Processes
    • O54 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economywide Country Studies - - - Latin America; Caribbean
    • O31 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Innovation and Invention: Processes and Incentives

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