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Public policy and R&D when research joint ventures are costly

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  • Jon Vilasuso
  • Mark R. Frascatore

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In this paper we examine the role of policy when forming a R&D joint venture is costly. Contrary to previous studies, we document an active role for public policy, since the interests of firms are not necessarily aligned with societal interests. The nature of policy, however, depends on the joint venture cost. If it is relatively low, then policy may call for subsidizing the joint venture to encourage collaboration. If forming a joint venture is very costly, however, then there are cases where social welfare is improved if policy encourages R&D competition with no joint venture. JEL Classification: D43, L13 Politique publique et R&D quand les alliances stratégiques en recherche sont coûteuses. Ce mémoire examine le rôle de la politique publique quand la mise en place d'une alliance stratégique en recherche est coûteuse. Contrairement à ce qu'ont suggéré des études antérieures, les auteurs montrent qu'il y a un rôle positif pour la politique publique, à proportion que les intérêts des entreprises ne sont pas nécessairement alignés sur les intérêts de la société. La nature de la politique dépend cependant du coût de l'alliance stratégique. Si le coût est faible, alors une politique de subvention pour encourager la collaboration peut s'imposer. Si le coût est élevé, alors il existe des cas où une politique de concurrence dans le R&D sans alliance stratégique peut mieux servir le mieux être collectif.

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  • Jon Vilasuso & Mark R. Frascatore, 2000. "Public policy and R&D when research joint ventures are costly," Canadian Journal of Economics/Revue canadienne d'économique, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 33(3), pages 818-839, August.
  • Handle: RePEc:wly:canjec:v:33:y:2000:i:3:p:818-839
    DOI: 10.1111/0008-4085.00043
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    • D43 - Microeconomics - - Market Structure, Pricing, and Design - - - Oligopoly and Other Forms of Market Imperfection
    • L13 - Industrial Organization - - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance - - - Oligopoly and Other Imperfect Markets

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