Title: The Rise Of Technological Power In The South
Description: "The rise of the emerging economies is dramatically changing the landscape of the world economy. Tremendous efforts and various strategies have been used to build up technological capabilities in the emerging economies. This book explores the drivers of technological upgrading and catch-up in the emerging economies, paying specific attention to technology and innovation policies, national innovation systems, the role of foreign direct investment and small and medium enterprises. Through cross-country comparisons and in-depth case studies of the emerging economies, this volume offers practical implications and valuable lessons for other developing countries, whilst providing new concepts and visions for future research. This book is essential reading for all interested in science and technology policy, innovation systems and management, development economics and industrial economics."--Page 4 of cover.
Subjects: Government policy, Technological innovations, Economic conditions, Technological innovations, developing countries, Technological innovations, economic aspects, Developing countries, economic conditions, Economic aspects, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING, Industrial Technology, Economics of industrial organisation, International economics, Development economics, Industry & industrial studies, Economics, Economic history