normative analysis, i.e. we evaluate alternative competition and innovation policies from a welfare perspective. Third, we … approach in several ways. We reproduce the empirical finding that innovation levels are higher in markets with lower price … dynamic markets characterized by higher levels of innovation should be less competitive. Furthermore, we demonstrate how our …

Patents are a useful but imperfect reward for innovation. In sectors like pharmaceuticals, where monopoly distortions … lower prices. Innovation prizes and other non-patent rewards are becoming more prevalent in government's innovation policy … therefore can generate the right innovation incentives. …