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The Role of Knowledge in R&D Efficiency
Abstract
Past research has recognized that both demand and capability influence the allocation of R&D resources. Scholars have had an easier time getting a grip on demand than on capability. While it has been recognized that knowledge is an important part of capability, to date, formalization of knowledge and its role in R&D activity has been unsatisfactory. This paper models the role of knowledge in R&D. Various sources of such knowledge are considered. The model throws a different light on analyses that employ a “knowledge capital stock,” and also illuminates the dual private and public nature of technological knowledge.
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- Authors
- Nelson, R. R.
- Venue
- The Quarterly Journal of Economics
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press (OUP)
- Published
- 1982-08
- Volume
- 97
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 453
- ISSN
- 0033-5533 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2022006437
- Cited by
- 426
- References
- 0
- FWCI
- 14.94
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
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