Spatial Distribution of R&D Expenditure and Patent Applications Across
EU Regions and its Impact on Economic Cohesion
The paper explores the spatial distribution of regional technology indicators in the European Union over the last decade and its impact on cohesion. Findings indicate that public research and development spending and patent applications have converged among regions during the nineties.
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