
Globalization and Technology
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* * Examines the international aspect of the interdependence ofglobalization and technology.
* Explores the role of cross-border interdependence in theinnovation process, as well as interdependence between firms.
* Reveals an interesting paradox: locations and firms areincreasingly interdependent through supranational organisations andthe flow of investments, technologies, ideas, and people; butknowledge creation suffers from 'inertia' and remainsconcentrated in a few locations.
* Draws on a wide variety of data at the firm and national levelin the sphere of R&D and technological innovation.
* Spells out important lessons for both policy makers andmanagers on industrial policy as well as the organisation ofresearch and development by firms.
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List of Tables.
List of Boxes.
Abbreviations.
Acknowledgements.
Introduction.
1. Technology and Globalization as Concatenated Processes: ABrief Commentary on the Causes of Globalization.
2. Cross-border Interdependence between Locations: LearningGrowth and Systems of Innovation.
3. Innovation Systems and 'Inertia' in R&D Location:Norwegian Firms and the Role of Systemic Lock-in.
4. Cross-border Interdependence between Firms: The Growth ofStrategic Technology Partnering.
5. In-house, R&D, Outsourcing or Alliances? Some Strategicand Economic Considerations.
6. Technological Catch-up and Strategic Technology Partnering inDeveloping Countries.
7. Technology, Globalization and Policy Issues: SomeObservations.
Notes.
References.
Index.
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