A Functional-Form-Free Test of the Research and Development/Firm Size Relationship
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19420178 |
|---|---|
| Authors | James M Holmes (University at Buffalo, State University of New York), Patricia A Hutton (Canisius College), Edward P Weber (University at Buffalo, State University of New York), Edward Weber |
| Year | 1991 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 85-90 |
| Publication date | 1991-01-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Business and Economic Statistics (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0735-0015 • E-ISSN: 1537-2707 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/07350015.1991.10509829 |
| OpenAlex | W2056533491 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 19 |
Parametric testing of the relationship between research and development (R&D) and firm size is limited by the hypothesized functional form, predominantly assumed to be linear in the logarithms of both variables. With a transformation of variables, the null hypothesis of constant returns to scale can be tested employing the multiple-rank F-test procedure. The findings of this analytical approach suggest that R&D intensity varies with firm size in some industries but not in others, and where it does vary, there is more evidence that R&D intensity is negatively rather than positively related to firm size
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| Citations per year | 0.05 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2007 - 2007 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |