development (R&D) is just one possible source of new technology. Another alternative would be to obtain a license, or to acquire a …, a license is available, the technology cannot be new to the world, and perhaps is not even new to the industry. Taking … choice between different sources of new technology has a strong impact on the future competitive position of the Company. To …

This article surveys some of the recent literature on technology markets, and summarizes its main issues and insights …. We structure our analysis in three parts: the supply and demand of technology; the factors that condition the formation … and growth of technology markets; industry structure and dynamic issues. In addition, we summarize some of the studies …