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Knowledge Spillovers
Definition
The unintended transfer of knowledge from one firm or sector to others, creating wider economic benefits that the original investor cannot fully capture. Knowledge spillovers are a defining characteristic of intangible investment and a key justification for public policy support of R&D, education, and innovation.
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