The Effects of Fiscal Incentives for R & D In Spain
2009, Business Economics …
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By Beatriz Corchuelo Martínez-Azúa and Ester Martínez-Ros; Abstract: This paper explores the effect of fiscal incentives for R&D on innovation. Spain is considered one of the most.
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