We present a selective survey of the economic theory of intellectual property rights. After a brief description of the … intellectual property right design. We derive conclusions in the simplest, one-time innovation, case then investigate how these … optimal procurement of innovation are considered. Finally, we sketch enforcement and competition policy issues. …

Southern firms in global innovation networks. A complementary exercise uses global bilateral patent data to investigate the … stimulate Southern innovation. …

discourages entry and reduces innovation incentives, while horizontal integration always benefits from entry and innovation …