• 1 Introduction.- I Conceptualizing Research Joint Ventures.- 2 Research Joint Ventures: Conceptual Foundations - Practical Implications.- 3 The Theory of Inter-Firm Cooperation in R&D.- 4 The Process of Technological Innovation.- II Empirical Analysis of Research Joint Ventures.- 5 Research Joint Ventures in the United States.- 6 Incentives to Form Research Joint Ventures I.- 7 The Effect of Research Joint Ventures on R&D.- 8 The Effect of Research Joint Ventures on Profits.- 9 Incentives to Form Research Joint Ventures II: Virtual Diversification.- III Policy Challenges of Research Joint Ventures.- 10 With an Eye on Policy.- 11 Conclusion.- Name Index.

'...On the whole, however, the book is a valuable contribution both to the economics literature and for decision makers in government and business. In particular, it impresses strongly upon the reader an important underlying tension in both management and public policy towards industry - the paradox of promoting both competition and co-operation.' Technovation 19:133-134 (1999)

• 1 Introduction.- I Conceptualizing Research Joint Ventures.- 2 Research Joint Ventures: Conceptual Foundations - Practical Implications.- 3 The Theory of Inter-Firm Cooperation in R&D.- 4 The Process of Technological Innovation.- II Empirical Analysis of Research Joint Ventures.- 5 Research Joint Ventures in the United States.- 6 Incentives to Form Research Joint Ventures I.- 7 The Effect of Research Joint Ventures on R&D.- 8 The Effect of Research Joint Ventures on Profits.- 9 Incentives to Form Research Joint Ventures II: Virtual Diversification.- III Policy Challenges of Research Joint Ventures.- 10 With an Eye on Policy.- 11 Conclusion.- Name Index.

'...On the whole, however, the book is a valuable contribution both to the economics literature and for decision makers in government and business. In particular, it impresses strongly upon the reader an important underlying tension in both management and public policy towards industry - the paradox of promoting both competition and co-operation.' Technovation 19:133-134 (1999)

• 1 Introduction.- I Conceptualizing Research Joint Ventures.- 2 Research Joint Ventures: Conceptual Foundations - Practical Implications.- 3 The Theory of Inter-Firm Cooperation in R&D.- 4 The Process of Technological Innovation.- II Empirical Analysis of Research Joint Ventures.- 5 Research Joint Ventures in the United States.- 6 Incentives to Form Research Joint Ventures I.- 7 The Effect of Research Joint Ventures on R&D.- 8 The Effect of Research Joint Ventures on Profits.- 9 Incentives to Form Research Joint Ventures II: Virtual Diversification.- III Policy Challenges of Research Joint Ventures.- 10 With an Eye on Policy.- 11 Conclusion.- Name Index.

'...On the whole, however, the book is a valuable contribution both to the economics literature and for decision makers in government and business. In particular, it impresses strongly upon the reader an important underlying tension in both management and public policy towards industry - the paradox of promoting both competition and co-operation.' Technovation 19:133-134 (1999)