This paper analyses the influence of in-house R&D and external knowledge acquisition on the total factor productivity (TFP) of listed Chinese firms for the time period 2001-2010. We find a quantitatively important positive effect of in-house R&D. The achieved level of technological...

Verlagsinfo: In a knowledge-based society, knowledge is the most important resource for a successful development of society, politics and economy. The publication is intended to contribute to a stronger establishment of the scientific discussion regarding small and medium-sized enterprises and...