Evidence of qualitative learning-by-doing from the advent of the "talkie"

Article Abstract:

Research into the learning-by-doing analysis is given in regards to the motion picture industry from 1925 to 1941. The research rejects that the transition to sound pictures resulted in a fixed increase in film quality, but rather that the quality increased with the producing studios sound experience.

Learning

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R&D Intensity And Acquisitions In High-Technology Industries: Evidence From The US Electronic And Electrical Equipment Industries

Article Abstract:

The direct or inverse relation between a firm's propensity to acquire and research and development intensity is studied. Result is substantial negative correlation between them but study leaves areas that need to be explored.

Acquisitions & mergers, Research & Development, Scientific Research and Development Services, High technology industry, Electrical equipment and supplies industry, Electric equipment industry, Research institutes, Electronics industry

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Evidence of qualitative learning-by-doing from the advent of the 'talkie.'(Statistical Data Included)

Article Abstract:

This article finds that motion pictures from the years 1925 to 1941 improved in quality due to increased experience of studio sound personnel, rather than because of the transition to sound.

History, Experiential learning

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