Innovative Activity and Firm Performance: The Case of Eurozone Periphery

In this work, we attempt to analyze the contribution of
innovative activities to firm performance and growth. We examine
economic data from some of the economies that were heavily
affected by current economic crisis: the countries of southern Europe
(Portugal, Italy, Greece and Spain) and Ireland. Following literature,
an appropriate econometric model is developed and several indicators
are tested in order to disclose possible relation with innovative
activity. Findings confirm the crucial effect of innovative process in
economic activity, in firm and country level.

• Ilias A. Makris

• Eurozone Periphery
• Firm Performance
• Innovative activity
• R&D.

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