Discouraging opportunistic behavior in collaborative R&D: a new role for government

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A study of the Italian Societa di Ricercare research program was undertaken to find out whether opportunistic attitude was a concern of participating firms and whether the government effectively controlled the emergence of such behavior. Results show that the government is capable of carrying out this policing role effectively in addition to performing its function in the funding process. Firms that had prior experience in collaborative research and development efforts valued this particular governmental role more than first-timers.

Industrial policy

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Choices in R & D and business portfolio in the electronics industry: what the bibliometric data show

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The correlations between research and development (R&D) cost, R&D output and business activity are analyzed through bibliometric data. The results show that R&D expenditures should be seen in its strategic aspect. The number of patents and published articles indicates a high correlation with R&D expenditures. The R&D efforts of companies have a high correlation with different categories of business activity.

Electronic Components and Accessories

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Research quality and efficiency: an analysis of assessments and management issues in Dutch economics and business research programs

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A study on assessing the performance and funding of academic research programs is discussed. The dependence on bibliometic information to assess the research programs is discussed.

Netherlands, Financial management, Research and Testing Services, Scientific Research and Development Services, Research & Development-Universities, Evaluation, Finance, Universities and colleges, Company financing, University research

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