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Les enjeux de la réglementation de la recherche et développement

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This analysis is an attempt to characterize what is at stake in the regulation of R ? D. First, I focus on the environment in which R ? D takes place and highlight the main features that the regulator must take into account to give incentives to innovators. Second, relying on theoretical and empirical investigations, I study the performance of existing policies.

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  • Isabelle Brocas, 2003. "Les enjeux de la réglementation de la recherche et développement," Revue d'économie politique, Dalloz, vol. 113(1), pages 125-148.
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