Globalization and technology
Subtitle: interdependence, innovation systems and industrial policy
Publisher: Polity Press
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Cambridge
Language: eng
Number of pages: 243
Description: 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 organizations and the flow of investments, technologies, ideas, and people; but knowledge creation suffers from {u2018}inertia{u2019} 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 organization of research and development by firms.