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Author: | Plaut, S. E. Ilan, Y. |
Title: | The optimal degree of diversification in 'high-tech' firms. |
Journal: | R. and D. Management
1987 : JUL, VOL. 17:3, p. 201-206 |
Index terms: | HIGH TECHNOLOGY DIVERSIFICATION SPECIALIZATION INNOVATION INVESTMENT PLANNING R&D |
Language: | eng |
Abstract: | The literature on innovation and investment contains two contradictory strands. One emphasizes investment diversification as a form of risk reduction. The other emphasizes specialization as a way to exploit economies of scale and learning effects. The literature is surveyed and a simple model of high-tech investment decision is developed to clarify the issue. Methodology of analysis for the decision-maker is suggested. Finally, comparative comparative static results are presented. |
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