Innovation and geographical spillovers: new approaches and empirical evidence
本特刊收录多篇论文，研究空间在促进知识溢出和创新中的作用，分析不同地理区域的创新过程异质性，发现地理溢出和精准匹配对企业与区域创新有积极作用。
Innovation and geographical spillovers: new approaches and empirical evidence. Regional Studies. This special issue concerns the generation of knowledge and geographical spillovers, and it includes a selection of papers that cover existent research gaps with respect to the role of space in the promotion of knowledge spillovers and innovation. These papers analyse different typologies of innovation processes carried out in several geographical areas and highlight heterogeneities of these processes, after focusing on several determinants in innovation. Empirical results indicate the positive role of geographical spillovers and the importance of accurate matching among firms, in industry and with regard to regional characteristics, in order to ensure the generation of knowledge and innovation.