Different kinds of conflicts are increasing day by day in the world. The increase of disputes and mutual conflicts cause countries continue to devote high amounts of resources to the defence industry for national security. In order to obtain the maximum benefit from defence spending, the defence...

Globalization effects on the research and development landscape -- Global technology awareness -- Public-private partnerships for technology collaboration -- Appendixes. A. Workshop statement of task -- B. Workshop participants -- C. Workshop agenda -- D. Acronyms.

The real options investment theory shows that greater uncertainty about market revenues reduces current R&D investment by increasing the value of waiting. This paper presents empirical evidence that patent protection mitigates the effect market uncertainty on R&D investment.