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Cooperation vs. competition in R&D: The role of stability of equilibrium

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  • Rabah Amir
  • John Wooders

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  • Rabah Amir & John Wooders, 1998. "Cooperation vs. competition in R&D: The role of stability of equilibrium," Journal of Economics, Springer, vol. 67(1), pages 63-73, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jeczfn:v:67:y:1998:i:1:p:63-73
    DOI: 10.1007/BF01227763
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    Keywords

    strategic R&D; research joint venture; unstable equilibrium; C72; L13; O31;
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    JEL classification:

    • C72 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Game Theory and Bargaining Theory - - - Noncooperative Games
    • L13 - Industrial Organization - - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance - - - Oligopoly and Other Imperfect Markets
    • O31 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Innovation and Invention: Processes and Incentives

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