TY - BOOK AU - Poyago-Theotoky,Joanna A. TI - Competition, cooperation, research and development: the economics of research joint ventures SN - 0312175906 AV - HD45 .C66 1997 U1 - 338.7 PY - 1997/// CY - New York PB - St. Martin's Press KW - Technological innovations KW - Management KW - Joint ventures KW - Research, Industrial KW - Competition, International KW - High technology industries N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Management N2 - Emphasizing the theoretical analysis of R&D cooperation, contributors from the UK, Europe, North America and Asia examine ways that innovation can be encouraged. Coverage includes a review of technology policy and the promotion of research joint ventures (RJVs); the performance and welfare implications of cartelized RJVs; the issue of copycat imitation in contrast to own-product development; a comparative analysis of international and national R&D cooperation in an integrated market; RJVs formed between asymmetric partners; and R&D expenditures over time. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or ER -