Spatial analysis of production technology, productivity and innovation
研究了挪威食品饮料制造业中企业生产率与创新的关系，发现地理位置影响生产过程、生产率及其持续性，建议将地理差异纳入区域发展政策和企业战略。
Abstract This study employs a state-of-the-art econometric methodology to investigate the relationship between firm productivity and innovation, considering the spatial heterogeneity of firms and locations. It examines significant variations in productivity and production technologies among firms and locations within Norwegian food and beverage (F&B) manufacturing. Analysing data from 336 firms over 12 years, our findings indicate that geographical location influences production processes, productivity and productivity persistence. This research contributes to existing knowledge by emphasising the influence of spatial heterogeneity on productivity and innovation in the F&B industry. It also recommends integrating geographical variations into regional development policies and firm-level strategies.