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Using data from the US automobile market, we empirically examine the link between competition and innovation … interesting market to examine the link between competition and innovation. We use firm-level time-series data over a long horizon … relationship is reasonably non-linear; (2) higher market-wide competition results in an increase in patenting, and the relationship …
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Most governments acknowledge nowadays the strategic importance of the environmental goods and services industry (or eco-industry), in the new economy centered on knowledge, innovation and environmental protection. But the underlying dynamics of this booming sector is still poorly understood....
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Construction and demolition recycled materials (C&DRM) application research has mainly focused on recycled aggregates, foundation treatments, roadbed filling, and similar topics. However, few studies have examined the application of C&DRM for the treatment of collapsible loess foundations. a new...
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Objective – The objective of this study is to examine the impact of the environment uncertainty, predominantly from two factors which are supply uncertainty and design change to the relation between SCI and the supplier's performance in the construction sector. Methodology/Technique – The...
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Critical Success Factors (CSFs) are those few ingredients to project management practice with direct or indirect impact on project success. CSFs comprise of most important elements which have to be systematically synchronized to ensure proper project delivery. Zimbabwean economy is characterized...
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Inspired by facts from the private sector construction industry, we develop a model that explains many stylized facts of procurement contracts. The buyer in our model incurs a cost of providing a comprehensive design, and is faced with a trade-off between providing incentives and reducing ex...
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Inspired by facts from the private sector construction industry, we develop a model that explains many stylized facts of procurement contracts. The buyer in our model incurs a cost of providing a comprehensive design, and is faced with a trade-off between providing incentives and reducing ex...
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