Naslov
Innovation Propensity in Croatian Enterprises: Results of the Community Innovation Survey

Autori
Aralica, Zoran ; Račić, Domagoj ; Radić, Dubravko

Izvornik
Global Development Network, Regional Research Competition IV (2004), Paper No. 104

Vrsta, podvrsta
Ostale vrste radova, ostalo

Godina
2005

Ključne riječi
innovation propensity; innovation policy; Community Innovation Survey; Croatia

Sažetak
Economic theory perceives innovation as a source of national competitiveness, and the literature dealing with innovation has flourished. In this paper we assess the determinants of innovation activities in Croatian enterprises and their implications for innovation policy. A Type-2 Tobit model is used for modelling the innovation behaviour of Croatian companies. Firm-level data are available from the results of the Croatian Community Innovation Survey (CIS) conducted for the period 2001-2003. The results of the econometric model provide implications for key aspects of a more effective innovation policy. The model results suggest insignificance of R&D activity and demand pull variable significance at 85%. Therefore, innovation policy needs to pay much more attention to the innovation diffusion processes, as a key mechanism that may facilitate advancements in innovation activities.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Ekonomija

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