Knowledge Spillovers in Regional Innovation Systems - 9783319670287

Knowledge Spillovers in Regional Innovation SystemsA Case Study of CEE Regions\nAuthor(s): Jan Stejskal, Petr Hajek, Oto Hudec\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG, Switzerland\nImprint: Springer International Publishing AG\nISBN-13: 9783319670287, 978-3319670287\nSynopsis\nThis book provides an assessment of the evolution and dynamics of regional innovation systems (RISs)and the economic and social impact of resulting knowledge spillovers, presenting comparative case studies on the regions of several Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries (Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Lithuania and Estonia).\n\nIt analyses RISs on the basis of several dimensions, such as absorption capacity and intellectual capital, and using several methods such as data envelopment analysis, patent network analysis, and weighted sum approach.\n\nFurther, by looking at the economic and social impact of knowledge spillovers in RISs and networking, it identifies key di.