The Impact of Regional Conditions on Innovation in Russia

Natalya Smith; Katerina Thomas

doi:10.1080/00343404.2016.1164307

The Impact of Regional Conditions on Innovation in Russia

Natalya Smith^*
, Katerina Thomas

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Regional conditions and innovation in Russia: the impact of foreign direct investment and absorptive capacity. Regional Studies. Using the count of patent applications filed and new technologies developed (as two alternative innovation output metrics), this paper examines the impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) and absorptive capacity on regional innovation across Russia in 1997–2011. After controlling for the effects of human capital, research and development (R&D) expenditures, R&D personnel, economic development and urbanization, the study confirms a significantly positive effect of FDI on innovation. Findings show that although the regions with a higher level of human capital benefited more from FDI-related spillovers, human capital per se affected innovation adversely when absorptive capacity was added to the model.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1412-1428
Number of pages	17
Journal	Regional Studies
Volume	51
Issue number	9
Early online date	2 Jun 2016
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/00343404.2016.1164307
Publication status	E-pub ahead of print - 2 Jun 2016

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My research applies theories and concepts related to international business, innovation and entrepreneurship. My research interests include technological learning, innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity. I have a special interest in disruptive technologies currently research the effect of artificial intelligence on different sectors and industries.

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

Keywords

Innovation
Foreign direct investment (FDI
Absorptive capacity
Russia

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- University of Northampton, School of Professional Business Education - Senior Lecturer in Business Entrepreneurship
- Centre for Sustainable Business Practices
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