The world is an increasingly interdependent place. Regions of economic activity are deeply connected with each other through the movement of goods, labor and ideas. This has deep consequence for both the economist and policymaker: in the evaluation of economic activity, an exogenous shock in any given region does not...
Endogenous growth theory has long recognized innovation as one of the key drivers of growth. Understanding what factors encourage or discourage innovative activities and how, in turn, these affect our communities is therefore crucial to inspire policies that promote inclusive growth. This dissertation tries to broaden our comprehension of the...