Fraunhofer is one of the largest research organizations in the world is used. With 17,000 employees and EUR 1.6 billion budget, Fraunhofer has 60 institutes in Germany, which cover most areas of science. The case considers the implications that has for the Fraunhofer competitiveness of the German economy. He also examines the organization R & D depends on the size distribution of firms and institutions in the field of labor and financial markets. "Hide
by Diego Comin, Gunnar Trumbull, Ian Currie Source: HBS Premier Case Collection 34 pages. Publication Date: March 30, 2011. Prod. #: 711022-PDF-ENG