Abstract
We examine the regional specialisation patterns of knowledge production in Astrophysics, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology and Organic Chemistry between 1996 and 2012. The patterns of specialisation differ systematically across scientific fields, but are remarkably similar across cities within each field. Biotechnology follows a turbulent pattern: concentration of research activities is low, knowledge production in cities is of small size in terms of output, stability in the ranking is low and comparative advantages are short lasting. Relatively few related topics are available for research locations. Astrophysics and (in later years) Nanotechnology, show a stable pattern: concentration of research activities is high, cities produce more output, stability in the ranking is greater, and comparative advantages last longer. For research locations many related topics are available. Organic Chemistry has an intermediate position. The fields thus require different smart specialisation strategies that take into account the differences in accumulation and relatedness.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 2015 |
| Event | 2015 European Meeting on Applied Evolutionary Economics (EMAEE) - Maastricht, Netherlands Duration: 1 Jun 2015 → 3 Jun 2015 |
Conference
| Conference | 2015 European Meeting on Applied Evolutionary Economics (EMAEE) |
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| Country/Territory | Netherlands |
| City | Maastricht |
| Period | 1/06/15 → 3/06/15 |
Keywords
- smart specialisation
- scientific knowledge dynamics
- path dependency
- innovation policy