Olive Firms’ Interactions and Innovation Efforts in the Regional Innovation System of La Rioja, Argentina

The present research studies the role of firms’ interactions within the Regional Innovation System (RIS) in relation to their innovation efforts for the olive sector in La Rioja, Argentina. Empirical analysis is based on information gained from a survey conducted by the National University of Chilec...

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Main Author: Starobinsky, Gabriela
Format: Online
Language:eng
Published: Instituto de Economía y Finanzas. Facultad de Ciencias Económicas. Universidada Nacional de Córdoba. 2020
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Online Access:https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/REyE/article/view/31871
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Summary:The present research studies the role of firms’ interactions within the Regional Innovation System (RIS) in relation to their innovation efforts for the olive sector in La Rioja, Argentina. Empirical analysis is based on information gained from a survey conducted by the National University of Chilecito in 2012. Quasi-Poisson and Binomial Logistic regressions are built in order to deal with statistical data. The main findings show an association between interactions established by firms and their innovative activities, as well as the relevance of relationships with certain science and technology organizations. However, heterogeneity amongst firms and RIS weaknesses would limit smaller firms’ performance. Date received: February 12, 2020 Acceptance date: June 8, 2020