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Simultaneous Model of Innovation, Secrecy, and Patent Policy

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  • Klaus Kultti
  • Tuomas Takalo
  • Juuso Toikka

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  • Klaus Kultti & Tuomas Takalo & Juuso Toikka, 2006. "Simultaneous Model of Innovation, Secrecy, and Patent Policy," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 96(2), pages 82-86, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:aea:aecrev:v:96:y:2006:i:2:p:82-86
    Note: DOI: 10.1257/000282806777211928
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