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R&D network formation with myopic and farsighted firms

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  • Mauleon, Ana
  • Sempere-Monerris, Jose J.
  • Vannetelbosch, Vincent

    (Université catholique de Louvain, LIDAM/CORE, Belgium)

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We study the formation of R&D networks when firms can be either myopic or farsighted.Stability leads to R&D networks consisting of either asymmetric components or nearly symmetric components. Farsighted firms have in average more collaborations but myopic firms can be central for spreading the innovation. We introduce yes-firms that form links subject to the constraint of non-negative profits. Yes-firms stabilize R&D networks that maximize social welfare. Finally, the evolution of R&D networks shows that nearly symmetric R&D networks will be rapidly dismantled, socially optimal R&D networks will persist many periods, while asymmetric R&D networks will persist forever.

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  • Mauleon, Ana & Sempere-Monerris, Jose J. & Vannetelbosch, Vincent, 2023. "R&D network formation with myopic and farsighted firms," LIDAM Reprints CORE 3222, Université catholique de Louvain, Center for Operations Research and Econometrics (CORE).
    • Handle: RePEc:cor:louvrp:3222
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jebo.2023.02.012
    Note: In: Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, 2023, vol. 208, p. 203-229
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    Keywords

    Networks ; R&D collaborations ; Oligopoly ; Myopia ; Farsightedness;
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    JEL classification:

    • C70 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Game Theory and Bargaining Theory - - - General
    • L13 - Industrial Organization - - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance - - - Oligopoly and Other Imperfect Markets
    • L20 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - General

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