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Cédric Schneider

Associate Professor

Subjects
Business economics Microeconomics Economics Innovation Data

Primary research areas

Eco­nom­ics of In­nov­a­tion and IP
I study how in­tel­lec­tu­al prop­erty rights, pat­ent­ing strategies, and know­ledge dif­fu­sion in­flu­ence in­nov­a­tion. My work ex­plores how firms and aca­demia use IP to shape com­pet­i­tion and pro­ductiv­ity
In­dus­tri­al Or­gan­iz­a­tion and Com­pet­i­tion
My re­search ana­lyzes how firms in­ter­act in mar­kets, in­clud­ing the ef­fects of R&D col­lab­or­a­tion, pat­ent races, and mar­ket reg­u­la­tion. I fo­cus on com­pet­i­tion policy and firm be­ha­vi­or in in­nov­at­ive in­dus­tries.
Fin­ance and Cor­por­ate In­nov­a­tion
I ex­am­ine how ac­cess to fin­ance—through cred­it mar­kets, pen­sion funds, and in­vest­ment in­cent­ives—af­fects firms’ abil­ity to in­nov­ate. My re­search con­nects fin­an­cial con­straints with cor­por­ate R&D and pro­ductiv­ity.
Di­git­al­iz­a­tion and Labor Mar­kets
Cur­rent pro­jects in­vest­ig­ate how di­git­al skills ad­op­tion shapes em­ploy­ment, job dy­nam­ics, and firm per­form­ance. I use matched em­ploy­er-em­ploy­ee data to ana­lyze the broad­er ef­fects of di­git­al trans­formation.
Sci­ence, Aca­demia, and In­dustry Links
I ex­plore the role of uni­ver­sit­ies and re­search­ers in driv­ing in­nov­a­tion, fo­cus­ing on fac­ulty pat­ent­ing, com­mer­cial­iz­a­tion of aca­dem­ic re­search, and the sci­ence–in­dustry nex­us.

Shap­ing in­nov­a­tion through policy, mar­kets and IP

My research focuses on how innovation shapes firms, industries, and society. I study the role of intellectual property rights, finance, and digitalization in driving productivity and competitiveness. By understanding these dynamics, I aim to provide insights that support better policy and corporate decision-making. 

I am particularly interested in how firms use patents and R&D collaborations, how access to finance affects their ability to innovate, and how digital skills adoption transforms labor markets. My work highlights the ways in which knowledge flows between academia, industry, and policymakers, and the impact this has on growth and employment. 

Beyond research, I contribute to the academic community through teaching advanced industrial organization and mentoring PhD students. I also engage with policymakers and industry stakeholders to ensure that my findings inform real-world challenges, from innovation policy to digital transformation. 

Publications

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January 2018

Which IP Strategies Do Young Highly Innovative Firms Choose

Reinhilde Veugelers

Cédric Sch­nei­der, Associate Professor

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2016

Which Companies Benefit form Liberalization?

A Study of the Influence of Initial Productivity

Delia Baghdasaryan

Lis­beth La Cour, Associate Professor

Cédric Sch­nei­der, Associate Professor

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Recent research projects

Di­git­al­iz­a­tion: Jobs, Firms and House­holds

Ex­am­ines how di­git­al skills ad­op­tion af­fects jobs, firms, and house­holds in Den­mark. Fun­ded by the ROCK­WOOL Found­a­tion.

Outside activities

Cur­rently, I have no out­side em­ploy­ments or activ­it­ies. , -