REGIONAL INNOVATION TYPOLOGIES IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE: THE PATH TO REGIONAL TRANSFORMATION Cover Image

REGIONAL INNOVATION TYPOLOGIES IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE: THE PATH TO REGIONAL TRANSFORMATION
REGIONAL INNOVATION TYPOLOGIES IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE: THE PATH TO REGIONAL TRANSFORMATION

Author(s): Cristina ȘERBĂNICĂ, Sebastian Ene, Cristina Gănescu, Iuliana Talmaciu
Subject(s): National Economy, Regional Geography, Economic policy, Evaluation research, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: EDITURA INDEPENDENŢA ECONOMICĂ
Keywords: regional innovation; regional transformation; innovation typologies; Central and Eastern Europe (CEE); lagging regions;

Summary/Abstract: The main objective of this study is to revisit some of the typologies of the European regional innovation systems and to shed light on the features and performances of Central and Eastern European regions in this respect. To this aim, we put in comparative perspective different typologies based on indicators related to economic characteristics, sectoral specialization, social filters, knowledge creation and knowledge absorption capabilities, innovation outputs and economic effects. Our findings reveal the heterogeneity of the regional innovation systems in the Central and Eastern Europe, with most of the regions being classified as ”lagging-behind” or ”intermediate” regions. The pathways towards regional transformation are revealed in the final section of the paper, which emphasizes the need to address first the macro-structural weaknesses, to invest in human capital, skills and institutions and to adopt the broader view of innovation.

  • Issue Year: 3/2018
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 60-72
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: English