Dynamics of R&D and Investment in the Scientific Sector.

S-Tier
Journal: Journal of Political Economy
Year: 1989
Volume: 97
Issue: 4
Pages: 880-904

Authors (2)

Lach, Saul (Hebrew University of Jerusalem) Schankerman, Mark (not in RePEc)

Score contribution per author:

4.022 = (α=2.01 / 2 authors) × 4.0x S-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

This paper empirically explores the dynamic interactions among research and development, capital investment, and the stock market performance of 191 firms in science-based industries during the period 1973-81. Using a framework based on dynamic factor analysis, the authors test asymmetric specifications of the dynamics between R&D and investment. The data indicate that R&D Granger-causes investment, but that investment does not Granger-cause R&D. The authors discuss interpretations of this causal ordering, characterize the stylized facts of the movements over time of R&D and investment, and measure the stock market valuation of these movements. Copyright 1989 by University of Chicago Press.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:ucp:jpolec:v:97:y:1989:i:4:p:880-904
Journal Field
General
Author Count
2
Added to Database
2026-01-25