How does philanthropy influence the diffusion of knowledge? Impacts from donations on scientific publications and patents in STEM

Pontus Braunerhjelm; Arvid Malm; Johanna Palmberg; Per Thulin

The Journal of Technology Transfer · 2026-04-28
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Title: How does philanthropy influence the diffusion of knowledge? Impacts from donations on scientific publications and patents in STEM
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