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When Ideas Are Not Free: The Impact of Patents on Scientific Research

In: Innovation Policy and the Economy, Volume 7

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  • Fiona Murray & Scott Stern, 2007. "When Ideas Are Not Free: The Impact of Patents on Scientific Research," NBER Chapters, in: Innovation Policy and the Economy, Volume 7, pages 33-69, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
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