Competition, Cooperation, Research and Development

Innovation is a major contributory factor to economic growth. How can it be encouraged? One solution favoured especially in highly-competitive high-tech industries is cooperation in research and development. The theoretical issues raised by these joint ventures are examined in these essays which cover all aspects for growth, technology, competition and welfare. Contributions from the UK, Europe, North America and Asia ensure a broad international approach. There is an indepth study of European technology policy.

Zusammenfassung
Innovation is a major contributory factor to economic growth. The theoretical issues raised by these joint ventures are examined in these essays which cover all aspects for growth, technology, competition and welfare. There is an indepth study of European technology policy.

Inhalt
List of Figures - List of Tables - Notes on the Contributors - Introduction; J.Poyago - Theotoky - Technology Policy: A Selective Review with Emphasis on European Policy and the Role of RJVs; Y.Katsoulakos & D.Ulph - Research Joint Venture Cartels and Welfare ; R.De Bondt & C.Wu - Imitative Competition and Public Policy; L.Pepall - Market Integration and the Benefits of National Versus International R&D Cooperation ; G.Steurs - R&D Cooperation between Asymmetric Partners; K.Kesteloot & R.Veugelers - Greater Cost Dispersion improves Oligopoly Profit: Asymmetric Contributions to Joint Ventures; N.Van Long & A.Soubeyra n - Commitment and Efficiency in Research Joint Ventures; R.Stenbacka & M.Tombak - Dynamic Cooperation in R&D; S.Joshi & N.Vonortas - Index