Cournot competition and “green” innovation: An inverted-U relationship

A-Tier
Journal: Energy Economics
Year: 2017
Volume: 68
Issue: C
Pages: 116-123

Score contribution per author:

1.341 = (α=2.01 / 3 authors) × 2.0x A-tier

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

Abstract

We examine the relationship between competition and innovation in an industry where production is polluting and R&D has the aim to reduce emissions (“green” innovation). We present an n-firm oligopoly where firms compete in quantities and decide their investment in “green” R&D. We analyse the case where the emission tax is set endogenously by a committed regulator and uncover an inverted-U relationship between innovation and competition that is mainly driven by the presence of R&D spillovers.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:eneeco:v:68:y:2017:i:c:p:116-123
Journal Field
Energy
Author Count
3
Added to Database
2026-01-25