Southern EU patents reveal key to regional economic growth patterns
The article examines how patents' productivity in Southern European Union countries is influenced by factors like research and development (R&D) and employment. By analyzing data on patents granted in regions like France, Italy, and Spain, the study shows that R&D and employment have a significant impact on innovation in these areas. The findings suggest that the innovative activity in one location can be influenced by R&D and employment activities in other locations nearby. This highlights the importance of considering the spatial dimension of R&D and employment when designing regional economic policies.