Ceris-CNR Working paper 0
1/2000TRASFERIMENTO TECNOLOGICO: ANALISI SPAZIALE
[Technology Transfer: Spatial Analysis]
Mario Coccia
(Ceris-Cnr)
Marzo 2000
Abstract
Aim of this paper is to analyse the spatial aspects of
technology transfer (t.t.) in Cnr Institutes of Piemonte, a highly
industrialised region in North Western Italy. The specific purpose is to verify
two hypotheses 1) If the spatial propagation of t.t. follows the H�gerstrand
adjacency-effect; 2) If there is a reduction of H�gerstrand
adjacency-effect between Institutes and dynamical manufacturing areas which
are localised far from knowledge sources.
This work uses the data from internal administrative
documents (invoices, customers� list) of the Institutes, for the 1996-1998
period. These hypotheses have been verified with geometrical and mathematical
tools (Indices BASTT, ASTT, MITT, IDI). The latter have been built considering a
spatial approach which is both neo-classical (physical distance) and modern
(interaction). The empirical results confirm the hypotheses: the t.t. decreases
when the physical space is more extended (Hp 1), moreover some Institutes
have a strong t.t. activity toward industrial districts which are localised far
(Hp 2). An example is t.t. from wool Institute localised in Biella to
Prato and Vicenza textile areas or the t.t. from the agricultural mechanisation
Institute of Turin toward firms localised in Reggio Emilia region.
Key words: Spatial Analysis, Technology Transfer,
Hagerstrand adjacency-effect, Spatial Barycentre, Spatial Attraction, Spatial
Interaction, Inertia Spatial
Jel Classification: C12, C60, C90, O32, O39, R1, R3