Testing the induced innovation hypothesis using cointegration analysis

Fernando S. Machado*

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Abstract

This paper deals with some of the problems involved in testing the hypothesis that factor price movements tend to influence the type of technological innovations which are developed and adopted, known as the Induced Innovation Hypothesis. Previous methods to perform this test are briefly reviewed and their limitations are discussed. A testing procedure which is based on the use of cointegration analysis is proposed and its advantages outlined. Finally, one application of the method is made, providing little support for the Induced Innovation Hypothesis in the case of US Agriculture (1948–83).
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)349-360
Number of pages12
JournalJournal of Agricultural Economics
Volume46
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 1995

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