Abstract
This paper shows that innovation (or Schumpeter's) cycles can be demonstrated in a discrete and finite dynamic game of innovation and imitation. We find that the cycles depend crucially on whether imitation is a credible threat and hence, we conclude that strategic interactions are sufficient to generate cycles in an innovation game.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 510-513 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Economic Modelling |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Games of innovation
- Innovation cycles
- Open-loop equilibrium
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Economics and Econometrics