The structures and dynamics of technological innovation in Europe analysed in theory and in practice.This collection explains the organization and dynamics of innovative activities in Europe. For the first time, the practicalities of the industrial structure of countries in Europe, their relationship with the European Union, the regulations of the EU and the latest advances in the economic theory of technological innovation are analyzed together. The team of distinguished international contributors, including Paul David and Nick Von Tunzelmann suggest far-reaching implications for business, policy making and scholarship. A significant addition to the literature on the economics of innovation and technology.This collection explains the organization and dynamics of innovative activities in Europe. For the first time, the practicalities of the industrial structure of countries in Europe, their relationship with the European Union, the regulations of the EU and the latest advances in the economic theory of technological innovation are analyzed together. The team of distinguished international contributors, including Paul David and Nick Von Tunzelmann suggest far-reaching implications for business, policy making and scholarship. A significant addition to the literature on the economics of innovation and technology.This collection explains the organization and dynamics of innovative activities in Europe. For the first time, the practicalities of the industrial structure of countries in Europe, their relationship with the European Union, the regulations of the EU and the latest advances in the economic theory of technological innovation are analyzed together. The team of distinguished international contributors, including Paul David and Nick Von Tunzelmann suggest far-reaching implications for business, policy making and scholarship.Introduction: the organization of innovative activity in Europe: towards a conceptual framework A. Gambardella and F. Malerba; Part I. PatternlÓg