The economics of R&D policy
By: Gregory Tassey.
Publisher: Quorum
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Westport, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 245
Subjects: Research, Industrial -- Economic aspects.; Technological innovations -- Economic aspects.; Industrial policy.
Other titles: Economics of R and D policy
Description: This book offers models and analysis of the economic elements that drive technology-based growth with emphasis on their implications for policy analysis. It also compares existing U.S. policies with those used in Europe and Japan. The results of these models and analysis is a framework for matching various forms of underinvestment with efficient strategic and policy responses. This market-failure based approach enables industry and government R&D initiatives to be developed, analyzed, and implemented with greater success than previously attained.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [231]-241) and index.