Research partnerships

This paper synthesizes the academic, professional, and policy literature on research partnerships with an eye toward technology policy. Based on available theory and empirical investigations, there are a variety of important reasons why firms participate in research partnerships and a number of reas...

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Published in:	Research policy Vol. 29; no. 4; pp. 567 - 586
Main Authors:	Hagedoorn, John, Link, Albert N, Vonortas, Nicholas S
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 01-04-2000 Elsevier Sequoia S.A
Subjects:	Alliances Joint ventures R&D Research & development Research joint ventures Studies Technology policy R&D Research joint ventures Technology policy
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Summary:	This paper synthesizes the academic, professional, and policy literature on research partnerships with an eye toward technology policy. Based on available theory and empirical investigations, there are a variety of important reasons why firms participate in research partnerships and a number of reasons why governments encourage them. We conclude that technology policy authorities need to be aware of these reasons and accordingly be cautious when comparing the benefits with the downside effects associated with collaboration.
ISSN:	0048-7333 1873-7625
DOI:	10.1016/S0048-7333(99)00090-6