This paper evaluates the impact of an R&D subsidy program implemented in a region of
northern Italy in the early 2000s on innovation by beneficiary firms. We use a regression …

This paper provides novel empirical evidence on the effectiveness of regional research and
innovation policies for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It investigated two …

Regional policies for innovation: the case of technology districts in Italy. Regional Studies.
This paper studies a policy tool implemented in Italy in the last decade to foster local …

Many studies have looked at the effectiveness of public schemes supporting private R&D but
few have highlighted the role regions play in R&D funding. The present article investigates …

In this paper, we provide evidence on the determinants of R&D cooperation in Italy. Using
data concerning firms already engaged in R&D, we find that at least one between public …

In this paper we study a policy tool called technology districts, implemented in Italy over the
last decade to foster local innovation activity. First, we examine the characteristics of …

This paper provides evidence on the effectiveness of R&D incentives to private firms
allocated by Region Umbria in the period between 2004 and 2009. The methodological …

This PhD thesis explores the determinants and impact of University-Industry (UI) knowledge
transfer. It focuses on the UK as well as a number of European regions and aims at filling …

This dissertation is about public research and development (R&D) subsidies to support
private firms doing innovative activities and quantitative impact evaluation of the policy on …

Nos últimos anos, tem-se evidenciado um número crescente de políticas públicas
orientadas para a promoção da Investigação e Desenvolvimento (I&D) em diversos países …