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Innovation or imitation: Which boosts growth in recession?

Published: 19 May 2014

ERC Insight Paper

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  Innovation

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Innovation or imitation which leads to faster growth? Innovation – introducing products or services which are new to the market – may yield first mover advantages. Imitation – introducing new to the firm but not new to the market products or services is a safer, more conservative strategy. Drawing on data from UK innovation surveys, Stephen Roper, Director of ERC identifies some key trends

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