Outsourcing of Research by Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Firms

Francis Tapon and M. Thong

Working Papers from University of Guelph, Department of Economics and Finance

Abstract: Knowledge in biological sciences is now advancing across such a broad front and at such a pace that, whatever its siza, no firm can hope t keep up in all areas. Outsourcing of research is an alternative to acquisitions as a way of keeping up. In this monograph we review the benefits abd costs of research outsourcing.

Keywords: COMPETITION; PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L60 L65 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 51 pages
Date: 1997
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