Like Doktorvater, like Son? Tracing Role Model Learning in the Evolution of German Laser Research

Guido Buenstorf and Geissler Matthias ()
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Geissler Matthias: Institute of Economics and International Center for Higher Education Research (INCHER-Kassel), University of Kassel, Nora-Platiel-Strasse 5, 34109 Kassel, Germany

Journal of Economics and Statistics (Jahrbuecher fuer Nationaloekonomie und Statistik), 2014, vol. 234, issue 2-3, 158-184

Abstract: We trace individual-level learning and knowledge transfer in public research by matching about 5,000 doctoral dissertations and their advisors over the full history of German laser research. We study the number of laser-related dissertations per advisor, publication and patent outputs of advisors and doctoral students, as well as the likelihood that former students started laser firms or attained professorships. Our results suggest a substantial relevance of non-codified knowledge and role model learning in public research. There is little evidence of pronounced barriers to entry into laser research.

Keywords: Open science; role models; observational learning; doctoral dissertations; laser research (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1515/jbnst-2014-2-305

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