Intellectual Property Rights Protection and South-North Vertical Production Allocation——Analysis Based on the Product Life Cycle
WANG Shu-yi1,WU Zhi-ge2
1.Collge of Economics and Management ,Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology,Beijing 102627 ,China; 2.University of Guelph, Guelph Ontario NIG2W1,Canada
Abstract From the perspective of product life cycle, the paper analyzes the influence of IPRs protection on South-North vertical production allocation by a revised firm boundary model. The results indicate that multinational firms with rapid product turnover are less influenced by local IPR protection environment, hence more inclined to explore South cost advantages via vertical specialization; In contrast, firms with longer-lived products are more likely to engage in vertical integration among north countries, with less concerns over technology being imitated. Based upon above implications, South nations should adopt discrepancy IPRs protection strategies to promote technology introduction and industry upgrade.
WANG Shu-Yi,WU Zheng-Ge. Intellectual Property Rights Protection and South-North Vertical Production Allocation——Analysis Based on the Product Life Cycle. Economic Survey, 2013, 1(5): 059.
2013, Vol. 1 
