Is the European R&D Network Homogenous? Spatial Interaction Modeling of Network Communities Determined Using Graph Theoretic Methods

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Abstract

In this paper we characterize the geography of communities in the European R&D network using data on R&D projects funded by the fifth European Framework Programme. Communities are subnetworks whose members are more tightly linked to one another than to other members of the network. We characterize the communities by means of spatial interaction models, and estimate the impact of separation factors on the variation of cross-region collaboration activities in a given community at the level of 255 NUTS-2 regions. The results demonstrate that European R&D networks are not homogeneous, showing distinct, relevant substructures characterized by spatially heterogeneous community groups.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationVienna 2011 Conference on Schumpeter's Heritage - The Evolution of the Theory of Evolution
Publication statusPublished - 2011
EventVienna 2011 Conference on Schumpeter's Heritage - The Evolution of the Theory of Evolution -
Duration: 27 Oct 201130 Oct 2011

Conference

ConferenceVienna 2011 Conference on Schumpeter's Heritage - The Evolution of the Theory of Evolution
Period27/10/1130/10/11

Research Field

  • Former Research Field - Innovation Systems and Policy

Keywords

  • R&D networks
  • network communities
  • spatial interaction models
  • EU Framework Programmes

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