Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/333553 
Year of Publication: 
2025
Series/Report no.: 
Jena Economic Research Papers No. 2025-010
Publisher: 
Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Jena
Abstract: 
This paper examines how the legacy of socialist regime in countries of Central and Eastern Europe has affected innovation and R&D cooperation and compares this to Western Europe. Our analysis reveals that the negative impact of socialism on innovation Central and Eastern European countries is mediated by interpersonal trust and the quality of government. These findings highlight the significance of historical context for innovation activity. Our insights are particularly relevant for policymakers who are trying to create effective strategies to encourage technological development in post-socialist regions.
Subjects: 
Innovation
socialist legacy
institutional quality
trust
JEL: 
O31
O43
P20
R11
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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