The Dynamics of R&D Collaboration in the IT Industry
42 Pages Posted: 12 Jul 2007
Date Written: July 9, 2007
Abstract
In this paper, we provide an empirical analysis of evolving networks of successful R&D collaborations in the IT industry in the U.S. between 1985 and 1995. We first show that the network has become more extensive, more clustered, and more unequal in the sense that 'stars' have emerged in the network. We then run regressions in which we control for firm similarity, including unobserved similarities inferred from the community structure of the network. The results indicate a significant cyclic closure effect and a preferential attachment effect.
Keywords: Dynamic networks, R&D partnerships
JEL Classification: D85
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