Data on the diffusion of flexible automation systems in the Italian metalworking industry are used to point out the role of size for the adoption of complex, systemic innovations. Plant and firm sizes turn out to be positively correlated to adoption rates. Moreover, adoption is more likely, ceteris
Flexible technology and firm size
โ Scribed by Zoltan J. Acs; David B. Audretsch; Bo Carlsson
- Publisher
- Springer US
- Year
- 1991
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 988 KB
- Volume
- 3
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0921-898X
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