This paper analyzes the impact of network externalities on R&D competition between an incumbent and a potential entrant. The analysis shows that the incumbent always invests more than the entrant in the development of higher quality network goods. However, the incumbent exhibits a too low level...

This paper studies the incentives to undertake uncertain R&D initiatives in a dynamic duopoly network industry. It is shown that network externalities positively affect the incentives to invest in R&D. In the model, competition resembles a preemption race and, therefore, market performance...

This paper deals with the effects of publicly funded research at universities, polytechnics and federal research labs on industrial innovations in Germany. We discuss the characteristics of companies that benefit from the findings of public research institutions. In questioning 2,300 companies...

Überblick über das Lead-Markt-Konzept -- Überblick über das Lead-Markt-Konzept -- Lead-Märkte erkennen -- Was sind Lead-Märkte? -- Lead-Märkte erklären -- Warum werden Länder zu Lead-Märkten? -- Lead-Märkte nutzen -- Die Lead-Markt-Strategie in der Produktentwicklung -- Die...