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Scientific knowledge is believed to be the wellspring of innovation. Historically, firms have also invested in research … to fuel innovation and growth. In this paper, we document a shift away from scientific research by large corporations … innovation. Large firms appear to value the golden eggs of science (as reflected in patents) but not the golden goose itself (the …
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ones that are not. Economists know little about this process, however, because empirical studies of innovation typically … associated with faster learning. Finally, we simulate two counterfactual innovation policies: an R&D subsidy and a publication …
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In 2004, Canada changed the eligibility rules for its Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SRED) tax credit, which provides tax incentives for R&D conducted by small private firms. Difference in difference estimates show a seventeen percent increase in total R&D among eligible...
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In many growth models, economic growth arises from people creating ideas, and the long-run growth rate is the product of two terms: the effective number of researchers and their research productivity. We present a wide range of evidence from various industries, products, and firms showing that...
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We construct an endogenous growth model with random interactions where firms are subject to distortions. The TFP distribution evolves endogenously as firms seek to upgrade their technology over time either by innovating or by imitating other firms. We use the model to quantify the effects of...
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Coe and Helpman(1995) have measured the extent to which technology spills over between industrialized countries through the particular channel of trade flows. This paper re-examines two particular features of their study. First, we suggest that their functional form of how foreign R&D affects...
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demand, borrowing-constraints and the profitability of engaging in innovation (R&D). We decompose the effects of RER changes …
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We quantify the effect of a significant technological innovation, shale oil development, on asset prices. Using stock …
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or stifle innovation. Using three distinct sources of variation to identify rising trade exposure, we provide a causal …-level and technology class-level patent production. Accompanying this fall in innovation, global employment, sales …
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on its ability to generate productivity increase, and domestic innovation will be an important part of it. In this paper …. In terms of drivers of innovation growth, we find that embracing expanded market opportunities in the world economy and … misallocation in the innovation area: while state-owned firms receive more subsidies, private firms exhibit more innovation results …
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