An option pricing model for valuing R&D upgrading investment within software enterprises

Zeng De-ming, Peng Dun, Zhang Yun-sheng

Science Research Management ›› 2006, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (4) : 104-109.

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Science Research Management ›› 2006, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (4) : 104-109.

An option pricing model for valuing R&D upgrading investment within software enterprises

  • Zeng De-ming, Peng Dun, Zhang Yun-sheng
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The thesis draws lessons from thought and method of financial option pricing model, through setting up flexible model for valuation the value of R&D upgrading, has obtained analytic formula and optimal investment criteria. Through numerical analysis the thesis finds one conclusion contrary to tradition, R&D upgrade investment options worth has positive relationship with risk interest rate and fluctuation rate, but negative relationship with the rate of loss delaying. The thesis has carried on the detailed explanation to this kind of result afterwards, then analyzed the reason for forming the traditional conclusion. The thesis explains investment decision of R&D upgrading through case analysis finally.

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R&D upgrading / value of investment / option pricing model / software enterprise

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Zeng De-ming, Peng Dun, Zhang Yun-sheng. An option pricing model for valuing R&D upgrading investment within software enterprises[J]. Science Research Management. 2006, 27(4): 104-109
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