Patent Economics

Author: Wu Xinwang
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: This book is the first specialized monograph on patent economics in China. It employs modern economic theories and tools to study the patent system, analyzing its economic performance in promoting innovation and technological progress—such as whether it reduces costs, increases profits, or improves social welfare—and how to enhance this performance. It discards the prevailing domestic approach to studying "institutions"—moving from one abstract concept to another. The fundamental approach of this book is also suitable for researching other laws and regulations. In terms of application, this book can provide references for China's science and technology legislation, government formulation of science and technology policies, and enterprises' selection of R&D strategies.