Department of Economics

TOPICS

Technological Change

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Theory

Patenting vs. Secrecy for Startups and the Trade of Patents as Negotiating Assets

We analyze a sequential innovation model and show that narrow patent rights can facilitate a market in which startups’ patents are traded as negotiating assets.

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Theory

The Speed of Technological Adoption Under Price Competition: Two-Tier Vs One-Tier Industries

The present paper examines the firms' incentives to adopt a new cost reducing technology in vertically related markets, as well as, the effects of the vertical relations on the firms' timing of adoption.

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Applied Research

Information Transmission in Irrigation Technology Adoption and Diffusion: Social Learning, Extension Services and Spatial Effects

In this article we investigate the role of information transmission in promoting agricultural technology adoption and diffusion. We study the influence of two information channels, namely extension services and social learning.

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Applied Research

Informational Cascades and Technology Adoption: Evidence from Greek and German Organic Growers

The present study aims to empirically analyze the competing effects of social interactions and conversion subsidies on the adoption of organic farming practices.

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