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Abstract:
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Evolutionary theories of technological change and industrial dynamics give primary
importance to interaction between heterogeneous agents, endowed with
complementary assets and competencies. Accordingly, support to co-operative R&D
is central to technology policy, as a mean for increasing system connectivity,
triggering virtuous cycles of learning and promoting variety. The paper investigates
the “chemistry of technological co-operation”, relating its effectiveness and results to
the partners’ relational research capacity, i.e. their ability to evaluate, integrate,
process and exploit knowledge flows generated by the interaction.
A functional specification for the relational research capacity is proposed and its
properties are investigated. The formal analysis works as a guideline for the statement
of research hypothesis related to the effectiveness of co-operative R&D programmes,
to be tested on empirical grounds. |
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