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Location and innovation. Geographical variations in innovative activity in Norwegian manufacturing industry

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This report uses the results of a national survey of Norwegian manufacturing innovation to chart geographical variations in innovative activity in Norway. There are many reasons to carry out this type of mapping. Firstly, innovation and technological change are central to economic growth in developed countries. Secondly, innovation is largely a territorial phenomenon, that is to say, the innovation process is in part based on resources that are location-specific, i.e. resources which are tied to particular places and cannot be copied or reproduced elsewhere. Thirdly, innovation occurs differently in different regions, depending on the firm and industry structure, as well as on varying social and cultural conditions. It is, therefore, essential to understand how the innovation process takes place, in order to develop a regional innovation policy tailored to suit varying local conditions.

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  • Arne Isaksen, "undated". "Location and innovation. Geographical variations in innovative activity in Norwegian manufacturing industry," STEP Report series 199603, The STEP Group, Studies in technology, innovation and economic policy.
    • Handle: RePEc:stp:stepre:1996r03
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