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The Dynamics of Innovation Networks

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  • Lionel Nesta

    (SPRU, University of Sussex)

  • Vincent Mangematin

    () (INRA, University Pierre Mendes-France)

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We analyse the changing contribution of networks to the innovative performance of 30 pharmaceutical companies from 1989 to 1997. Count data models show that collaborations with universities and biotechnology companies are important determinants of the firms' innovative performance, but their respective contributions diverge when industry matures. Larger firms enjoy a significant size advantage and in-house research activities are highly significant. Returns to scale in research are decreasing over time while the size advantage is increasing. The changing contribution of networks to knowledge production suggests that these are phase-specific, which has substantial managerial and policy implications.

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Paper provided by SPRU - Science and Technology Policy Research, University of Sussex in its series SPRU Working Paper Series with number 114.

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Length: 35 pages
Date of creation: 01 Apr 2004
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Handle: RePEc:sru:ssewps:114

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Keywords: pharmaceutical industry; biotechnology; innovative processes; networks;

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  1. Zucker, Lynne G & Darby, Michael R & Armstrong, Jeff, 1998. "Geographically Localized Knowledge: Spillovers or Markets?," Economic Inquiry, Western Economic Association International, vol. 36(1), pages 65-86, January.
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  1. Aschhoff, Birgit & Schmidt, Tobias, 2006. "Empirical evidence on the success of R&D co-operation: Happy together?," ZEW Discussion Papers 06-59, ZEW - Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung / Center for European Economic Research.
  2. Cassiman, Bruno & Veugelers, Reinhilde & Zuniga, P, 2006. "In search of performance effects of (in) direct industry science links," Open Access publications from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven urn:hdl:123456789/120970, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven.
  3. Jane Marceau, 2007. "Bringing science to life in Australia: the need for a new approach in human health biotechnology policy," The Journal of Technology Transfer, Springer, vol. 32(4), pages 303-327, August.

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