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Dynamics of R&D and Investment in the Scientific Sector

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  • Lach, Saul
  • Schankerman, Mark

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This paper empirically explores the dynamic interactions among research and development, capital investment, and the stock market performance of 191 firms in science-based industries during the period 1973-81. Using a framework based on dynamic factor analysis, the authors test asymmetric specifications of the dynamics between R&D and investment. The data indicate that R&D Granger-causes investment, but that investment does not Granger-cause R&D. The authors discuss interpretations of this causal ordering, characterize the stylized facts of the movements over time of R&D and investment, and measure the stock market valuation of these movements. Copyright 1989 by University of Chicago Press.

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  • Lach, Saul & Schankerman, Mark, 1989. "Dynamics of R&D and Investment in the Scientific Sector," Journal of Political Economy, University of Chicago Press, vol. 97(4), pages 880-904, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:ucp:jpolec:v:97:y:1989:i:4:p:880-904
    DOI: 10.1086/261632
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