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The Technological Specialization of Countries: An Analysis of Patent Data

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  • Lucio Picci

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    (University of Bologna)

  • Luca Savorelli

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    (University of St. Andrews)

Abstract

New methods of analysis of patent statistics allow assessing country profiles of technological specialization for the period 1990-2006. We witness a modest decrease in levels of specialization, which we show to be negatively influenced by country size and degree of internationalization of inventive activities.

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Keywords: Patents; Internationalization; Specialization; Technological Sectors.;

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