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- Title
An empirical test for general purpose technology: an examination of the Cohen–Boyer rDNA technology.
- Authors
Feldman, Maryann P.; Yoon, Ji Woong
- Abstract
General purpose technologies (GPTs) provide fundamental breakthroughs that transform industries and provide a platform for increased productivity. While a large theoretical literature describes GPT characteristics there has been little empirical work that measures the attributes of GPTs. Our analysis focuses on patents associated with the Cohen–Boyer rDNA patents, a credible GPT candidate. We empirically test our predictions about technological complementarity, applicability and discontinuity against a control group of patents with similar origins. Our results suggest that the characteristics of GPTs may be discernable through the analysis of patent data.
- Publication
Industrial & Corporate Change, 2012, Vol 21, Issue 2, p249
- ISSN
0960-6491
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/icc/dtr040