How do European countries manage their knowledge? A cross analysis of investment and performance

This paper presents a cross analysis of European countries studying knowledge variables related to investment and performance. The findings of the factor analysis reflects the existence of four key factors (Push&Pull effect; what we are like; education domino effect; and knowledge employment) wh...

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Published in:Innovation (North Sydney) 2012-03, Vol.14 (1), p.129-142
Main Authors: Sarabia, Maria, Obeso, Maria, Maria Sarabia, Jose
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Austria
Cluster analysis
Competitive advantage
Denmark
Discriminant analysis
Europe
European clustering
Evaluation
factor analysis
Finland
Germany
government
Government programmes
Growth policy
Innovation
Innovations
Investment policy
Knowledge economy
Knowledge management
Netherlands
R&D
Research & development
Studies
Sweden
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Summary:This paper presents a cross analysis of European countries studying knowledge variables related to investment and performance. The findings of the factor analysis reflects the existence of four key factors (Push&Pull effect; what we are like; education domino effect; and knowledge employment) which should be taken into account for managing governmental strategies within the European market. According to these factors, four clusters of countries have been identified focusing the case of the first cluster, comprised of Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands and Austria, which has been called 'knowledge countries'. This paper presents interesting findings about how European countries manage their knowledge and in consequence, how they establish their growth strategies.
ISSN:1447-9338
2204-0226
DOI:10.5172/impp.2012.14.1.129