Abstract
This paper offers the first statistical analysis of the long-term movement in inter-firm partnerships during the period 1960–1998. Our analysis indicates a growth pattern in r&d partnering that is largely of a non-stationary nature, caused by fluctuations during the last 10 years of this time series. The further analysis of specific groups of these r&d partnerships reveals that the patterns for so-called high-tech sectors, for the leading industrial nations and for the contractual r&d partnerships follow the overall movement of these partnerships.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 517-531 |
Journal | International Journal of Industrial Organization |
Volume | 21 |
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Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2003 |