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The positive impact of innovation on economic growth is unquestioned. In the field between growth theories and agglomeration concepts innovation is a main driver of growth itself (Acs and Varga 2002, p. 132). Additionally, innovation itself is also dependent on growth, as growth can create an innovation-friendly environment by providing incentives to invest.
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Rhoden, I. (2019). Theoretical Framework. In: Space and Time in German Innovative Activity. Springer Gabler, Wiesbaden. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-28600-2_14
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