Figure 3: Innovation Constraints on All Manufacturing Plants: 1999
Northern Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Riskiness
Riskiness
Lack of expertise
40
35
30
25
Low rate of return
Lack of expertise
Lack of partners
15
10
Attitudinal barriers
Lack of partners
40
35
30
25
15
10
Low rate of return
Attitudinal barriers
Legislative requirements
Lack of finance
Legislative requirements
Lack of finance
Lack of information
Few market opportunities
Lack of information
Few market opportunities
Bavaria
Riskiness
Lack of expertise
40
35
30
Low rate of return
Lack of partners
15
10
Attitudinal barriers
Legislative requirements
Lack of finance
Lack of information
Few market opportunities
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