We develop a simple model of competition for the market that shows that, contrary to the Arrow view, endogenous entry threat in a market induces the average firm to invest less in R&D and the incumbent leader to invest more. We test these predictions with a Tobit model based on a unique dataset...

This study explicitly takes into account that the decision to enter into an external R&D relationship is related to an antecedent decision to carry out R&D. This calls for a methodological approach that, at the same time, permits the joint analysis of the determinants of the two decisions and...

Technologische Innovationen garantieren internationale Wettbewerbsfähigkeit. Da im Forschungs- und Entwicklungsbereich oft hohe Summen investiert werden und Folgeausgaben nach sich ziehen, gewinnen Kostenrechnung und Controlling im Technologiemanagement immer mehr an Bedeutung. Effektivität...