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Strategic Process And Product Innovation

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The study analyzes the timing of process and product innovations. A dynamic product differentiation model illustrates strategic interaction in a duopoly. Firms use asymmetric equilibrium strategies for the adoption of innovations, i.e. innovations are adopted sequentially. The priority of process innovation over product innovation depends on the relative magnitude of the two innovations. Empirical evidence from the semiconductor industry illustrates asymmetric adoption patterns for innovations.

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  • Harald Gruber, 1995. "Strategic Process And Product Innovation," Economics of Innovation and New Technology, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 4(1), pages 17-26.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:ecinnt:v:4:y:1995:i:1:p:17-26
    DOI: 10.1080/10438599500000011
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    Keywords

    Product and process innovation; game theory; semiconductor industry J.E.L. classification: L19; 031;
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    • L19 - Industrial Organization - - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance - - - Other

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