uncertainty inherent in the innovation process and (2) a systematic evaluation of the tradeoffs in investment allocations across …

This research sheds light on the role of product scope on the innovation activity of multinational multi-product firms …. We use patent citation data to break down innovation into two types by measuring the degree to which innovation performed … focus on two features in multinational production: (i) fundamental innovation is geographically more difficult to transfer …

This paper studies the consequences of parallel import (PI) on process innovation of firms heterogeneous in their …. The impact of PI on innovation is determined by the degree of heterogeneity between firms and trade costs. Increasing … market, hence increases its innovation efforts. A tariff policy accompanied by opening borders to PI only increases welfare …

With the rise of the knowledge economy, delivering sound innovation policies requires a thorough understanding of how … Global Innovation Networks (GINs), to shed light on how the protection of intellectual property rights (IPRs) influences … innovation or in patenting activities abroad. -- Gravity Model ; Information Communication Technology ; Innovation ; Intellectual …

Mitigating climate change will require innovation in energy technologies. Policy makers are faced with the question of … how to promote this innovation, and whether to focus on a few technologies or to spread their bets. We present results on …