Internationalisation Theory and Technological Accumulation

An Investigation of Multinational Affiliates in East Germany

AvB. Jindra

Inbunden, Engelska, 2011

Del i serien Studies in Economic Transition

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Beskrivning

This is the first book to explain the expansion of multinational enterprises (MNEs) into a transition economy from a technology accumulation perspective. The author provides a theoretical alternative to accepted wisdom regarding technology transfer, and discusses the policy implications of this new approach for economic development.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2011-12-02
Mått:152 x 229 x 23 mm
Vikt:517 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Studies in Economic Transition
Antal sidor:273
Upplaga:2012
Förlag:Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN:9780230347298

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Mikroekonomi inom Ekonomi och Ledarskap

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BJÖRN JINDRAis researcher at the Halle Institute of Economic Research in Germany. He obtained a BA in European Studies and Economics from the University of Wolverhampton in the UK and his MA in the Political Economy of Eastern Europe and Russia from the School of Slavonic and Eastern European Studies at University College London, UK. In 2010 he was awarded a Doctorate in Science and Technology Policy at SPRU, University of Sussex, UK. He contributed to research projects in the Fifth, Sixth and Seventh EU Framework Programme on various aspects of foreign direct investment, transition and economic cohesion.

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction The Theory of Technological Accumulation and Firms' Internationalisation Data Descriptive Overview Location Choice of Multinationals Localisation of MNEs' Technological Activities Technological Spillovers from MNEs Main Contributions, Limitations and Further Research Index