A knowledge based approach to collaboration in basic research

Caminati, Mauro (2009): A knowledge based approach to collaboration in basic research.

Abstract

This paper suggests a knowledge based approach to the formation of collaboration networks in basic research. Though mainly focused on foundations, it provides the example of a knowledge distribution supporting pairwise equilibrium outcomes which correspond to a star-like collaboration network.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: ideas, knowledge endowment, modularity, collaboration game, pairwise equilibrium, star network.
• Subjects: O - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth > O3 - Innovation ; Research and Development ; Technological Change ; Intellectual Property Rights > O30 - General; D - Microeconomics > D8 - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty > D85 - Network Formation and Analysis: Theory

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