Global systems of innovation: introductory notes on a new layer and a new hierarchy in innovation systems

The OECD, the EU, and a growing number of national governments have enthusiastically agreed with ideas about innovation systems. At the center of this set of ideas is the notion that learning is the most important process in the economy of the information age. This paper is an epistemological and methodological inquiry into the concept of learning within what economists call ‘the systems of innovation approaches’. Two conclusions are drawn: (1) notions concerning the concept of learning within this new framework of economic thinking are, in general, ambiguous; (2) furthermore, and in particular, ideas of expansive and collective learning in complex systems, ideas that more or less define the concept of innovation, are virtually non-existent within the framework.

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Regulative distance, international connectivity and innovation systems: Turkey’s links to the EU

Competitiveness Review An International Business Journal incorporating Journal of Global Competitiveness ◽

10.1108/cr-04-2020-0051 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Atilla Onuklu ◽

Izzet Darendeli ◽

Ram Mudambi

Keyword(s):

Corporate Strategy ◽

Innovation Systems ◽

Institutional Distance ◽

Business Systems ◽

Firm Level ◽

Systems Of Innovation ◽

Content Type ◽

Research And Innovation ◽

National Systems Of Innovation ◽

National Systems

Purpose The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of institutional distance on national innovation systems. Design/methodology/approach This study uses social network analysis to analyze the connectivity between national systems of innovation. A regulative distance index is constructed by coding the European Commission progress reports and using weights to account for relevance to research and innovation. Findings Reductions in institutional distance (proxied by regulative distance) increase international innovation connectivity between national systems of innovation. More importantly, it leads to increase in both the complexity and resilience of innovation connectivity between countries. Originality/value This study provides fresh evidence on the pathways through which institutions affect international business systems. Policy harmonization has strong effects on firm-level corporate strategy.

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Book Reviews

Journal of Economic Literature ◽

10.1257/jel.57.3.690.r6 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 57 (3) ◽

pp. 700-702

Keyword(s):

Network Theory ◽

Research Universities ◽

London School ◽

Systems Of Innovation ◽

The Public ◽

American Research ◽

Uncertain Future ◽

London School Of Economics ◽

Global Systems

Anna Valero of Centre for Economic Performance, London School of Economics reviews “Research Universities and the Public Good: Discovery for an Uncertain Future,” by Jason Owen-Smith. The Econlit abstract of this book begins: “Explains how American research universities are unique components of the national and global systems of innovation, using economic sociology as well as organizational and network theory.”

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National Innovation Systems

10.1093/acprof:oso/9780190657932.003.0001 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Peter F. Cowhey ◽

Jonathan D. Aronson

Keyword(s):

Business Models ◽

Innovation System ◽

Building Blocks ◽

The United States ◽

Innovation Systems ◽

Economic Prosperity ◽

National Innovation Systems ◽

Systems Of Innovation ◽

Key Driver ◽

The U.S

Innovation is the key driver of economic prosperity. It is the product of an ecosystem of at least five interlinked building blocks: social networks and dynamic labor markets, shared assets that lower costs for innovative companies, flexible business models, financial models to support innovation, and appropriate government policies. National innovation systems transform periodically and public policy significantly influences their evolution. Since 1945, the United States has had two dominant systems of innovation. The first relied on vertically integrated firms such as AT&T or DuPont. More recently a second system, the Silicon Valley model of venture capital dominated. A comparison of the U.S. system with that of Korea shows how other countries have adapted the U.S. innovation system to their circumstances.

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Main rules and actors of Italian system of innovation: how to become competitive in spin-off activity

Journal of Enterprising Communities People and Places in the Global Economy ◽

10.1108/jec-12-2012-0062 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 188-197 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Rosa Caiazza ◽

Tiziana Volpe

Keyword(s):

Design Methodology ◽

Conceptual Analysis ◽

Innovation System ◽

Innovation Systems ◽

Systems Of Innovation ◽

Content Type ◽

Global Competitiveness ◽

Italian Case ◽

Main Factors ◽

New Perspective

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to analyze Italian system of innovation and evidence factors that can affect its global competitiveness. Design/methodology/approach – The article provides a conceptual analysis of main factors of competitiveness of an innovation system and an empirical discussion of Italian case. Findings – The article evidences main factors affect Italian systems of innovation that both researchers and practitioners can use in their activities. Originality/value – The article offers a new perspective on innovation systems.

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Systems of environmental innovation: sectoral and technological perspectives on ballast water treatment systems

WMU Journal of Maritime Affairs ◽

10.1007/s13437-021-00226-2 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Teemu Makkonen ◽

Tommi Inkinen

Keyword(s):

Water Treatment ◽

Ballast Water ◽

Analytical Framework ◽

Environmental Innovation ◽

Systems Of Innovation ◽

Ballast Water Treatment ◽

Regulatory Regimes ◽

Negative Impacts ◽

Global Systems ◽

Ballast Water Treatment Systems

AbstractThe research on innovation in the maritime sector has commonly focused on the implementation of innovation rather than on more complex issues such as the interplay between technological aspects, market conditions, and, particularly, regulatory regimes in shaping the emergence and growth of global systems involved with the development, production, and use of environmental innovation. Therefore, this paper sets out to analyze—by combining insights from sectoral (SSI) and technological (TIS) systems of innovation concepts—ballast water treatment systems (BWTS), designed to prevent the negative impacts of invasive species, as an example of such complex interaction. The results show how public policy and institutional acceptance have shaped the market for BWTS. First, BWTS were induced by environmental regulations mandating their use. Second, the demand for BWTS increases substantially when the implementation date of the regulations approaches. Third, differences in regulatory regimes shape the demand for various available technologies. Without coordinated regulations, this unclear operating environment remains a definite concern for shipowners when choosing the specific type of BWTS technology for onboard installation. The results also underline that the combined SSI/TIS framework, utilized in this paper, is a feasible analytical framework for studying environmental innovation.

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“Triple Helix” in Russia’s Innovation System

Voprosy Ekonomiki ◽

10.32609/0042-8736-2007-12-123-135 ◽

2007 ◽

pp. 123-135 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

I. Dezhina ◽

V. Kiseleva

Keyword(s):

Triple Helix ◽

Government Regulation ◽

Innovation System ◽

Innovation Systems ◽

Modern Theory

The article analyzes modern theory that explains the specificity of relationships among government, science and business in innovation systems - the "triple helix" concept. Factors that determine the appearance of new theory are systematized. The peculiarities of formation of "triple helix" in Russia are described, including the development of science, business and the system of government regulation in innovation sphere. The conclusion is made that currently in Russia only double linkages are formed.

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