This paper analyses the relationship between past innovation output, competition, and future innovation input in a … dynamic econometric setting. We distinguish two dimensions of competition that correspond to the concepts of product … substitutability and entry barriers due to fixed costs. Based on firm-level panel data for Germany and Switzerland we obtain consistent …

into account firm heterogeneity. We find support for the prediction that competition has a negative effect on innovation … are important channels for domestic firm innovation. We do not find support for the inverted U effect of competition on … and are more likely to display the inverted U relationship between competition and innovation. …

This paper analyses the institutional framework for pharmacies in Germany and competition in that sector, which is … characterized by significant competition deficits. Based on our diagnosis and findings the advantages and disadvantages of two …

coordination between competition policy and innovation promotion policy, since the former basically aims at larger markets with … competition, based on firm-level panel data for the period 1996-2008. In a dynamic setting of the empirical model it turns out … that persistence is strongly related to market competition (measured by the number of principal competitors). Persistence …

relation between competition and innovation has been investigated intensely in industrial economics. It started with Schumpeter …, but assumed perfect competition. In New Growth Theory, economic growth depends on purposeful and maximising innovation …This paper investigates to which extent tough competition impacts on the macroeconomic performance of countries. The …

the bidding competition for the innovation and by increasing the relative profitability of being the most efficient firm …We show that, in the case when innovations are for sale, increased product market competition, captured by reduced … in the industry. Moreover, it is shown that increased intensity of competition can increase the relative profitability of …

This paper investigates how competition and firm size affect the relationship between market uncertainty and R … Investitionsverhalten nicht eindeutig. In dieser Studie analysieren wir empirisch, wie Wettbewerb und Unternehmensgröße einen möglichen …