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Science and technology Relatedness: Evidence from US regions

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  • Vlachou, Maria
  • Agiropoulos, Charalampos
  • Drivas, Kyriakos
  • Michaelides, Panayotis G.

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This paper explores the bidirectional relationship between science and technology across U.S. metropolitan areas, focusing on how related capabilities in one domain is combined with advancements in the other. Using bibliographic records and US-granted patents, we construct regional science and technology profiles and apply and extend the principle of relatedness to analyze cross-field dynamics. Our findings reveal that while science more strongly relates to technological specialization, existing technological competencies also relate to new science specializations. Findings contribute to the literature on regional innovation systems and knowledge relatedness, offering a nuanced understanding of how science and technology co-evolve within diverse spatial and disciplinary contexts.

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  • Vlachou, Maria & Agiropoulos, Charalampos & Drivas, Kyriakos & Michaelides, Panayotis G., 2026. "Science and technology Relatedness: Evidence from US regions," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 86(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:teinso:v:86:y:2026:i:c:s0160791x26000990
    DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2026.103310
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    JEL classification:

    • O31 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Innovation and Invention: Processes and Incentives
    • O32 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Management of Technological Innovation and R&D
    • R11 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Regional Economic Activity: Growth, Development, Environmental Issues, and Changes

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