In search of useful theory of innovation

Nelson, Richard R., Winter, Sidney G.·1977·Research Policy

DOI 10.1016/0048-7333(77)90029-4

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Authors: Nelson, R. R., & Winter, S. G.
Venue: Research Policy
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Published: 1977-01
Volume: 6
Issue: 1
Pages: 36-76
ISSN: 0048-7333 (ISSN-L)
DOI: 10.1016/0048-7333(77)90029-4
OpenAlex: W4235903336
Cited by: 1,616
References: 0
FWCI: 22.89
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed

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