R&D intensity and acquisitions in high-technology industries: Evidence from the US electronic and electrical equipment industries

Journal of Industrial Economics

Volumn 48, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 47-70

  Blonigen, Bruce A ^a   Taylor, Christopher T ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF OREGON   (United States)

^b FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION   (United States)

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EID: 0034391638     PISSN: 00221821     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/1467-6451.00112     Document Type: Article

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