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Eco-innovation by small and medium-sized firms in Europe: from end-of-pipe to cleaner technologies.
- Source :
- Innovation: Management, Policy & Practice; Jan2015, Vol. 17 Issue 1, p24-40, 17p
- Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- This paper focuses on the relevant drivers of eco-innovation in 5,135 small and medium- sized enterprises (SMEs). In particular, we study if there are differences between the determinants of end-of-pipe and adoption of cleaner technologies between small and medium firms located in 27 European countries. Using a bivariate probit, significant differences comparing small with medium firms are found. Network involvement measured by cooperation with universities and research agencies is essential in both types of eco-innovation in small firms, but not for mid-sized firms. With regard to environmental regulation, subsidies are important only for small firms, especially for the adoption of cleaner technologies. On the contrary side, existing environmental regulation is a key factor to explain the adoption of cleaner technologies for medium firms but not for smaller ones. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14479338
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Innovation: Management, Policy & Practice
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 110143403
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/14479338.2015.1011059