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What Explains R & D Efficiency Differences across U.S. States

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  • Mohammad Ashraf

    (The University of North Carolina at Pembroke)

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In this study we use data envelopment analysis to calculate relative efficiency indices of states with regard to the use of research and development (R&D) funds. Then we use regression analysis to explore the contributing factors to the observed efficiency differences. Our estimates indicate that number of firms, and college and university enrollment ratios have significant impact on how efficiently a state uses its R&D funds. Regional factors also play an important role in an efficient use of R&D funds

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  • Mohammad Ashraf, 2011. "What Explains R & D Efficiency Differences across U.S. States," Journal of Economic Insight, Missouri Valley Economic Association, vol. 37(1), pages 59-75.
    • Handle: RePEc:mve:journl:v:37:y:2011:i:1:p:59-75
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    JEL classification:

    • O31 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Innovation and Invention: Processes and Incentives
    • O5 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economywide Country Studies

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