This paper explores the connection between the external opening of China and differences in innovation across Chinese … become more innovative. Further, we show a U-shaped relation between globalization, regional income levels, and innovation …, where both the lower middle-income and the most advanced regions gain from globalization in terms of increased innovation …

innovation by firms, and ask if it impacted firms more than 30 years later. We examine the innovation of firms with CEOs who …

to innovate, while critics argue that piracy acts as a leveler and encourages consumer-friendly innovation. Answering … broader customer base, but can be costly and might lead to higher piracy. We show that, when the cost of innovation adoption …