Knowledge Matters

1. Introduction
Elias G. Carayannis, Piero Formica

2. Knowledge Transfer Mechanisms from Universities and Other HEIs to the Sector
Piero Formica, Urmas Varblane, Tõnis Mets

3. Mesoeconomic Structure, Innovation and Complexity: The Concept of Mesoeconomic Plexus
George Chorafakis, Patrice Laget

4. Technological Knowledge Through the Looking Glass: Distributed Cognition and Co-Adaptation in Mesoeconomic Plexuses
George Chorafakis, Patrice Laget

5. Evolution of the Bangalore ICT Cluster: A Stage Theory Based on the Crystal Growth Model
Mathew J. Manimala

6. A Model of an Innovation System with a Position Regulation of Science and Technology Parks within Innovation Networks
Holger Graf, Randolf Margull

7. Knowledge Appropriation and the Complexity of Regional Innovation Systems: A Conceptual Precursor to Simulation
Michael Provance

8. Product Innovation as Micro-Strategy: The ‘Innovation-Based Diversification’ View
Seppo Hänninen, Ilkka Kauranen

9. ‘The Strength of Strong Ties’: University Spin-Offs and the Significance of Historical Relations
Mattias Johansson, Merle Jacob, Tomas Hellström

10. Patent Strength and Diminishing Knowledge Spill-Overs: The Quest for the Optimal Patent
Andreas Panagopoulos

11. Consumer Learning Roadmap: New Buzzword or Necessary Tool?
Seppo Hänninen, Birgitta Sandberg

12. Knowledge Economy: New Trends in Economy in the Twenty-First Century
Wu Jisong

Nyckelord: Business and Management, Operations Management, Knowledge Management, Asian Culture, International Economics