Globalization And Technology - Interdependence, Innovation Systems And Industrial Policy

• Examines the international aspect of the interdependence of globalization and technology.
  
• Explores the role of cross-border interdependence in the innovation process, as well as interdependence between firms.
  
• Reveals an interesting paradox: locations and firms are increasingly interdependent through supranational organisations and the flow of investments, technologies, ideas, and people; but knowledge creation suffers from ‘inertia’ and remains concentrated in a few locations.
  
• Draws on a wide variety of data at the firm and national level in the sphere of R&D and technological innovation.
  
• Spells out important lessons for both policy makers and managers on industrial policy as well as the organisation of research and development by firms.

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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.

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