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Scientific and Technological Knowledge of Universities in the EU-15: Implications for Convergence

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  • M. Dolores León
  • Ana M. Fernández
  • Esther Flores

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The construction of the new Europe based on knowledge strengthens the role of the regions and offers great potential for generating higher levels of growth and employment and greater prosperity and cohesion. In this paper, the geographical distribution of knowledge produced by European universities in the regions has been analysed by means of a sample from 213 regions in the EU-15, comparing its degree of concentration with that of economic activity and verifying whether a process of convergence of relevant indicators has taken place during the period 1998-2004. Finally, an evaluation as to whether this convergence of university scientific and technological knowledge affects the regional economic convergence has been carried out.

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  • M. Dolores León & Ana M. Fernández & Esther Flores, 2011. "Scientific and Technological Knowledge of Universities in the EU-15: Implications for Convergence," European Planning Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 19(4), pages 683-703, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:eurpls:v:19:y:2011:i:4:p:683-703
    DOI: 10.1080/09654313.2011.548468
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