Are regional systems greening the economy? Local spillovers, green innovations and firms’ economic performances

Davide Antonioli, Simone Borghesi, Massimiliano Mazzanti · 2016 · Economics of Innovation and New Technology

Summary. Environmental innovations spread through local geographic spillovers within manufacturing districts in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region. When many firms in the same municipality adopt green innovations, nearby firms follow suit. Companies that adopt environmental innovations experience improved productivity and economic performance, suggesting that greening the economy and achieving business gains are compatible goals.

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Antonioli, D., Borghesi, S., & Mazzanti, M.. (2016). Are regional systems greening the economy? Local spillovers, green innovations and firms’ economic performances. Economics of Innovation and New Technology. https://doi.org/10.1080/10438599.2015.1127557

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DOI: 10.1080/10438599.2015.1127557
Countries: Italy
Regions: Europe
Categories: regional-innovation-systems, climate-and-environment, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28