The decline of science in corporate R&D

Volume: 39, Issue: 1, Pages: 3 - 32
Published: Nov 22, 2017
Abstract
Research summary : In this article, we document a shift away from science by large corporations between 1980 and 2006. We find that publications by company scientists have declined over time in a range of industries. We also find that the value attributable to scientific research has dropped, whereas the value attributable to technical knowledge (as measured by patents) has remained stable. These trends are unlikely to be driven principally by...
Paper Details
Title
The decline of science in corporate R&D
Published Date
Nov 22, 2017
Volume
39
Issue
1
Pages
3 - 32
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