Strategic R & D policy

Author / Creator

Beath, John, author

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The outcome of technological competition between firms (or countries) depends on the resolution of two forces: the profit incentive and the competitive threat. This is illustrated using a simple du...

The outcome of technological competition between firms (or countries) depends on the resolution of two forces: the profit incentive and the competitive threat. This is illustrated using a simple duopoly model. This model is then used to analyze two policy issues: subsidizing R & D and collaborative research ventures. In evaluating the second of these, some use is made of numerical simulations.

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