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Book SynopsisThe Economics of Technology Transfer presents a selection of the most important articles in the field, many of which are not easily accessible. The volume pays particular attention to issues facing developing countries in the context of rapid technical change, globalisation of production and the international spread of innovation itself.
Part I focuses on theory and concepts. Part II, which examines multinationals, deals with the main engines of technology development and transfer. Part III discusses developing countries, pointing to the possible conflict between internalised technology transfer (via multinational enterprises) and the needs of domestic technological capability building. The final two parts include papers on technology transfer processes and issues in selected countries of Latin America, East Asia, the transition economies and the mature industrial economies.
The Economics of Technology Transfer will be essential reading for students, researchers and policy makers concerned with international technology transfer.
Trade Review'This is an excellent collection of readings on the economics of technology transfer. The editor has done scholars and teachers of the subject a great service by bringing them to one place. This volume makes a valuable addition to our libraries, and our teaching materials.' -- Richard R. Nelson, Columbia University, US
'The editor of this collection of papers, Sanjaya Lall, is an outstanding researcher on the economics of technical change. This new book The Economics of Technology Transfer
brings together twenty of the best papers on this hitherto rather neglected subject. It is very welcome and highly relevant to the contemporary debate on 'globalisation'.' -- Christopher Freeman, SPRU - Science and Technology Policy Research, University of Sussex, UK and Maastricht University, The Netherlands
Table of ContentsContents: Acknowledgements Introduction Sanjaya Lall PART I THEORY AND CONCEPTS 1. Edwin Mansfield (1975), ‘International Technology Transfer: Forms, Resource Requirements, and Policies’ 2. F. Lissoni and J.S. Metcalfe (1994), ‘Diffusion of Innovation Ancient and Modern: A Review of the Main Themes’ 3. Tagi Sagafi-nejad (1991), ‘International Technology Transfer Literature: Advances in Theory, Empirical Research, and Policy’ PART II MULTINATIONALS AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER 4. D.J. Teece (1977), ‘Technology Transfer by Multinational Firms: The Resource Cost of Transferring Technological Know-how’ 5. John Cantwell (1995), ‘The Globalisation of Technology: What Remains of the Product Cycle Model?’ 6. François Chesnais (1988), ‘Multinational Enterprises and the International Diffusion of Technology’ 7. G.K. Helleiner (1975), ‘The Role of Multinational Corporations in the Less Developed Countries’ Trade in Technology’ 8. John H. Dunning (1981), ‘The Consequences of International Transfer of Technology by MNEs: Some Home Country Implications’ PART III TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND DEVELOPMENT 9. J.L. Enos (1989), ‘Transfer of Technology’ 10. David C. Mowery and Joanne E. Oxley (1995), ‘Inward Technology Transfer and Competitiveness: The Role of National Innovation Systems’ 11. Howard Pack and Kamal Saggi (1997), ‘Inflows of Foreign Technology and Indigenous Technological Development’ 12. Sanjaya Lall (1993), ‘Promoting Technology Development: The Role of Technology Transfer and Indigenous Effort’ 13. Linsu Kim (1991), ‘Pros and Cons of International Technology Transfer: A Developing Country’s View’ PART IV DEVELOPING AND TRANSITION ECONOMIES 14. Carlos M. Correa (1995), ‘Innovation and Technology Transfer in Latin America: A Review of Recent Trends and Policies’ 15. Mike Hobday (1995), ‘East Asian Latecomer Firms: Learning the Technology of Electronics’ 16. John A. Mathews (1997), ‘A Silicon Valley of the East: Creating Taiwan’s Semiconductor Industry’ 17. Poh-Kam Wong (1997), ‘Creation of a Regional Hub for Flexible Production: The Case of the Hard Disk Drive Industry in Singapore’ 18. Slavo Radosevic (1996), ‘The Eastern European Latecomer Firm and Technology Transfer: From “Muddling Through” to “Catching Up”’ PART V DEVELOPED ECONOMIES 19. Keith Pavitt (1985), ‘Technology Transfer Among the Industrially Advanced Countries: An Overview’ 20. Daniele Archibugi and Jonathan Michie (1995), ‘The Globalisation of Technology: A New Taxonomy’ Name Index
