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Book SynopsisIn this book Rajneesh Narula examines the interdependence of globalization and technological innovation at two levels: first, between locations, by examining the role of cross--border initiatives in the innovation process; second, between corporate entities, by studying the dynamics of inter--firm R&D collaboration.
Trade Review"New technologies have been the main fuel of globalization over the last quarter of a century. This fascinating book shows what the devices have been and, more importantly, how we can work with them to improve human affairs or the welfare of society at large."
Professor Daniele Archibugi, Italian National Research Council, Rome
"One of the best analyses of the interface between globalization and innovatory development – at both a firm and a country level – I have read. A well-crafted and closely reasoned monograph which deserves to be widely read by academic scholars and policy makers alike." John H. Dunning, University of Reading
"A rare fusion of analytical clarity and illustrative readability both for the expert and the layman." Science and Public Policy
Table of ContentsList of Figures.
List of Tables.
List of Boxes.
Abbreviations.
Acknowledgements.
Introduction.
1. Technology and Globalization as Concatenated Processes: A Brief Commentary on the Causes of Globalization.
2. Cross-border Interdependence between Locations: Learning Growth 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 of Strategic Technology Partnering.
5. In-house, R&D, Outsourcing or Alliances? Some Strategic and Economic Considerations.
6. Technological Catch-up and Strategic Technology Partnering in Developing Countries.
7. Technology, Globalization and Policy Issues: Some Observations.
Notes.
References.
Index.
