The paper provides a joint theoretical–empirical investigation to assess the adoption by manufacturing firms of innovations aimed at improving waste related performance. In line with the recent emphasis on the ‘external’ factors stimulating innovation, which often are more important than ‘traditional’ drivers such as R&D, we address the role of local policy environments and regional features. We analyse firms’ innovation adoption choices in a simplified technology adoption model, augmented to account for factors relevant to determining environmental innovation (EI). We frame our empirical analysis in an original integration of data from a firm level survey (Italian CIS2008 survey of manufacturing firms) and regional level waste related information. Our econometric analysis shows that firms adopt EI on the basis of some firm specific and relational factors, while usual drivers such as R&D have no impact. The evidence from our study supports the role of regional factors related to waste management and policy, that is, firms located in regions featuring better separated waste collection and stricter waste policy are more likely to adopt EI.

Cainelli, G., D'Amato, A., Mazzanti, M. (2015). Adoption of waste-reducing technology in manufacturing: regional factors and policy issues. RESOURCE AND ENERGY ECONOMICS, 39, 53-67 [10.1016/j.reseneeco.2014.11.004].

Adoption of waste-reducing technology in manufacturing: regional factors and policy issues

D'AMATO, ALESSIO;
2015-02-01

Abstract

The paper provides a joint theoretical–empirical investigation to assess the adoption by manufacturing firms of innovations aimed at improving waste related performance. In line with the recent emphasis on the ‘external’ factors stimulating innovation, which often are more important than ‘traditional’ drivers such as R&D, we address the role of local policy environments and regional features. We analyse firms’ innovation adoption choices in a simplified technology adoption model, augmented to account for factors relevant to determining environmental innovation (EI). We frame our empirical analysis in an original integration of data from a firm level survey (Italian CIS2008 survey of manufacturing firms) and regional level waste related information. Our econometric analysis shows that firms adopt EI on the basis of some firm specific and relational factors, while usual drivers such as R&D have no impact. The evidence from our study supports the role of regional factors related to waste management and policy, that is, firms located in regions featuring better separated waste collection and stricter waste policy are more likely to adopt EI.
feb-2015
Online ahead of print
Rilevanza internazionale
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Esperti anonimi
Settore SECS-P/02 - POLITICA ECONOMICA
Settore SECS-P/03 - SCIENZA DELLE FINANZE
English
Con Impact Factor ISI
resource efficiency; innovation adoption; firm behaviour; waste policy; regional frameworks
Received 8 June 2013, Revised 18 November 2014, Accepted 20 November 2014, Available online 28 November 2014, Published Volume 39, February 2015. - Quaderno DEM - Università di Ferrara, 2, n. 16
Cainelli, G., D'Amato, A., Mazzanti, M. (2015). Adoption of waste-reducing technology in manufacturing: regional factors and policy issues. RESOURCE AND ENERGY ECONOMICS, 39, 53-67 [10.1016/j.reseneeco.2014.11.004].
Cainelli, G; D'Amato, A; Mazzanti, M
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