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Knowledge externalities, connectivity strategies and innovation in Argentine manufacturing firms

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  • Barletta, Florencia

    (Instituto de Industria, Universidad Nacional de General Sarmiento)

  • Yoguel, Gabriel

    (Universidad Nacional del Sur y Universidad Provincial del Sudoeste)

  • Robert, Verónica

    (Universidad Nacional del Sur)

Abstract

This paper focuses on the relationship between connectivity and innovation in different productive sectors in Argentina. Specifically, we try to assess the impact of different connectivity strategies on the efficiency of firms’ innovation results. We found evidence that corroborates that a firm’s connectivity with external partners has a positive impact on the efficiency of their innovation efforts. This impact was more intense in firms with higher absorptive capacities. Additionally, the paper highlights the underutilization of connectivity to increase the efficiency of product and process innovations.

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  • Barletta, Florencia & Yoguel, Gabriel & Robert, Verónica, 2012. "Knowledge externalities, connectivity strategies and innovation in Argentine manufacturing firms," Revista de Economía Política de Buenos Aires, Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Ciencias Económicas., issue 11, pages 49-80, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:ake:repba1:y:2012:i:11:p:49-80
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    Keywords

    connectivity strategies; innovation strategies; absorptive capacities.;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • L60 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Manufacturing - - - General
    • O31 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Innovation and Invention: Processes and Incentives
    • Y - Miscellaneous Categories
    • O54 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economywide Country Studies - - - Latin America; Caribbean

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