Globalization and Technology: Interdependence, Innovation Systems and Industrial PolicyISBN: 978-0-7456-2457-0
Paperback
264 pages
September 2003, Polity
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In 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.
- 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.