Crossing borders; when science meets industry

Erik Canton, Debby Lanser (), Joëlle Noailly (), Marieke Rensman and Martijn van de Ven
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Debby Lanser: CPB Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis

No 98, CPB Document from CPB Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis

Abstract: Economic growth is ultimately driven by advances in productivity. In turn, productivity growth is driven by R&D and by utilisation of the public knowledge pool. This public knowledge pool is generated by universities and public research institutions. Underutilisation by firms of results from public research can deter economic growth, and the question then emerges how to bring science to the market.In this report we explore whether in Europe public knowledge is underutilised by firms, and investigate the quantitative importance of various knowledge transmission channels (such as publications, informal contacts, consulting). Next we study characteristics of universities and firms that may prevent an effective knowledge transfer. Finally we look at a number of policy initiatives designed to foster science-to-industry knowledge spillovers in the Netherlands and a selection of other countries.

JEL-codes: I23 I28 O31 O38 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2005-10
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