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Impact of Horizontal Mergers on Research & Development and Patenting: Evidence from Merger Challenges in the U.S

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  • Walter Park & Ralph Sonenshine, 2012. "Impact of Horizontal Mergers on Research & Development and Patenting: Evidence from Merger Challenges in the U.S," Journal of Industry, Competition and Trade, Springer, vol. 12(1), pages 143-167, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jincot:v:12:y:2012:i:1:p:143-167
    DOI: 10.1007/s10842-011-0119-0
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    Keywords

    patenting; Research and Development (R&D); mergers; challenges; concentration; G34; L40; O30;
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    JEL classification:

    • G34 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance - - - Mergers; Acquisitions; Restructuring; Corporate Governance
    • L40 - Industrial Organization - - Antitrust Issues and Policies - - - General
    • O30 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - General

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