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RESEARCH PAPER
Efficiency Determinants of Regional Innovation Systems in Polish Subregions
1
Department of Econometrics, Faculty of Management, University of Gdańsk, Poland
2
Department of International Economics and Economic Development, Faculty of Economics, University of Gdańsk, Poland
Submission date: 2021-11-17
Final revision date: 2022-01-28
Acceptance date: 2022-07-01
Publication date: 2022-09-30
Corresponding author
GNPJE 2022;311(3):24-45
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ABSTRACT
In the current knowledge-based economy paradigm, it is innovativeness that may
enable lagging regions to be as competitive as more developed regions. The innovation
and efficiency of regional innovation systems (RISs) are crucial for enhancing
economic development. Using data envelopment analysis (DEA) with environmental
factors, we conducted an assessment of the efficiency of RISs in Polish
subregions. On this basis, a list was drawn up of efficient subregions with strong
innovation as well as efficient regions with weak innovation. The results confirm
that, in most cases, Polish subregions are not using their full potential. While estimating
the panel model, RIS features that influenced efficiency were identified,
and the positive impact of the innovative milieu, spatial proximity and the share
of industry in value added were confirmed. The negative impact of unemployment
and factors reflecting the low level of social capital were identified. The obtained
results may be the basis for formulating an appropriate innovation policy at the
regional level, especially in Central and Eastern European countries. We suggest
that the use of the identified patterns, in combination with the individual characteristics
of particular regions, may contribute to an improvement in both technological
effectiveness and productivity, particularly in weaker regions.
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