Abstract
This paper addresses the effects of a stronger patent system in developing countries on the quality of transferred technology and welfare. We show that a stronger patent system can reduce the quality of licensed technology. The presence of technology licensing may encourage the developing country to adopt a stronger patent system compared with the situation where licensing is not an option.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 239-249 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Review of Development Economics |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Feb 2016 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geography, Planning and Development
- Development