【摘要】This paper studies the link between knowledge, innovation, and growth in Europeanregions using nonparametric methods. Our findings suggest that knowledge inputs and the share ofinnovative firms have a heterogeneous and nonlinear relationship with growth. This evidence has beenexploited to examine the consequences of alternative policies using a counterfactual estimation setup,the results of which imply that increasing the formal knowledge base may be optimal in most regions.Less knowledge and innovation intensive regions will also benefit from a higher innovation potentialand from a trustworthy and entrepreneurial economic environment.

【文献来源】Sanso‐Navarro M;Vera‐Cabello M.Journal of Regional Science.2016（5）