In this paper we measure technical efficiency in Research and Development (R&D) of Italian regions with the aim of understanding whether the variation in accessibility and transport infrastructure endowment across regions might be the cause of efficiency disparities. We use a semi-parametric method where in the first step we estimate bootstrapped efficiency scores through DEA. In the second step, efficiency scores are explained - using alternative estimation methods - in a regression model accounting for transport infrastructure variables as non-discretionary inputs. We show that well-developed transport infrastructures seriously improve R&D efficiency by facilitating connections and, thus, knowledge transfer.
The Role of Accessibility in determining Technical EffIciency in R&D Activity of Italian Regions.
BERGANTINO, Angela Stefania;CAPOZZA, CLAUDIA;
2013-01-01
Abstract
In this paper we measure technical efficiency in Research and Development (R&D) of Italian regions with the aim of understanding whether the variation in accessibility and transport infrastructure endowment across regions might be the cause of efficiency disparities. We use a semi-parametric method where in the first step we estimate bootstrapped efficiency scores through DEA. In the second step, efficiency scores are explained - using alternative estimation methods - in a regression model accounting for transport infrastructure variables as non-discretionary inputs. We show that well-developed transport infrastructures seriously improve R&D efficiency by facilitating connections and, thus, knowledge transfer.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
