Financial Flows in a Kaleckian Framework

This thesis extends the Kaleckian model of growth and income distribution, to include the influence of international financial flows. The focus is set on developing countries who borrow in a foreign currency, either through the public sector or the private sector. After a literature review on the merits of Kaleckian models, this thesis performs...

Labour market flexibility, productivity and employment

Innovation and performance: A collection of microdata studies

There are still many puzzles to be solved concerning the relation between innovation and firm performance, in particular concerning the distinct roles of information and communication technology (ICT) and Research and Development (R&D) in creating new or improved products or production processes. This thesis provides evidence that both instances...

Determinanten van kennisintensieve onderzoeks- en ontwikkelingssamenwerking

"It is becoming increasingly important for companies to ensure a continuing supply of new knowledge. This can be achieved in several ways; for example by collaborating with other companies and/or public research institutions such as universities".149 This PhD thesis 'Determinants of knowledge intensive research and development collaboration. An...

Determinanten van kennisintensieve onderzoeks- en ontwikkelingssamenwerking

It is becoming increasingly important for companies to ensure a continuing supply of new knowledge. The development of innovative production processes and marketing strategies as well as better products and services improves the competitive position of firms on the world market. This is of special interest to Dutch firms who have only a small...