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Innovation Propensity in Croatian Enterprises: Results of the Community Innovation Survey

In the paper determinants of innovation activities in Croatian enterprises and their implications for innovation policy are assessed. A Type-2 Tobit model is used for modelling innovation behaviour of Croatian companies, based on the results of the Community Innovation Survey conducted for the period 2001-2003. Hereby positive effects of conditions of enterprise growth (enterprise size and demand pull variable) and integration of enterprises into international flows of capital and goods (through foreign direct investments) as well as the R&D activities are identified. These variables can be tackled through a more effective policy framework that should increase competitiveness within industries in order to stimulate the demand for innovation. The focus should be on fostering enterprise growth, attraction of FDI with strong spillover effects, and stimulating the export capability of enterprises. Only in such a context can positive effects of the engagement in R&D be maximised.

Innovation activities ; Community Innovation Survey ; Croatia

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