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Endogenous Competences and Linkages Development
Endogenous Competences and Linkages Development
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Tacsir, Ezequiel
Erbes, Analía
Yoguel, Gabriel
Erbes, Analía
Yoguel, Gabriel
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In this paper we analyze empirically the influence of firms' endogenous competences
in the existence, quality and results of the linkages between firms and different types
of agents. Using survey data from 170 firms belonging to the steel making and
automotive production networks in Argentina, we show that the level of endogenous
competences influences the linkages' quality, objectives and results. Higher level of competences generates more virtuous linkages and influences the objectives that firms
are after when interacting. Without certain minimum competences, firms only relate
commercially and do not form links aimed to exchange knowledge or innovate. Better
standing in terms of competences positively affects the probability of being involved
in technological transfer agreements and cooperation agreements aimed at
innovation. Being involved in useful interations requires previous competences,
defining a vicious circle that calls for public intervention and policy implementation.
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2008-09
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