We examine the productivity implications of external knowledge flows obtained through an Internet-enabled discussion …. Consistent with the absorptive capacity framework (Cohen and Levinthal 1989, 1990), we show that IT spillovers are more likely to … IT spillovers is more dependent on prior related IT investments. As with R&D investments, the dual role of IT investments …

the existence or absence of spillovers, confirms that a co-existence is growth optimal for the industry. Further, we find … Property rights ; software ; open source ; spillovers ; co-existence ; innovative growth …