Economics of Technology Transfer

Edited by the late Sanjaya Lall, formerly Professor of Development Economics, Oxford University (at the International Development Centre at Queen Elizabeth House), UK

'This is an excellent collection of readings on the economics of technology transfer. The editor has done scholars and teachers of the subject a great service by bringing them to one place. This volume makes a valuable addition to our libraries, and our teaching materials.'

• Contents:Acknowledgements Introduction Sanjaya Lall PART ITHEORY AND CONCEPTS 1. Edwin Mansfield (1975), ‘International Technology Transfer: Forms, Resource Requirements, and Policies’2. F. Lissoni and J.S. Metcalfe (1994), ‘Diffusion of Innovation Ancient and Modern: A Review of the Main Themes’3. Tagi Sagafi-nejad (1991), ‘International Technology Transfer Literature: Advances in Theory, Empirical Research, and Policy’PART IIMULTINATIONALS AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER 4. D.J. Teece (1977), ‘Technology Transfer by Multinational Firms: The Resource Cost of Transferring Technological Know-how’5. John Cantwell (1995), ‘The Globalisation of Technology: What Remains of the Product Cycle Model?’6. François Chesnais (1988), ‘Multinational Enterprises and the International Diffusion of Technology’7. G.K. Helleiner (1975), ‘The Role of Multinational Corporations in the Less Developed Countries’ Trade in Technology’8. John H. Dunning (1981), ‘The Consequences of International Transfer of Technology by MNEs: Some Home Country Implications’PART IIITECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND DEVELOPMENT 9. J.L. Enos (1989), ‘Transfer of Technology’10. David C. Mowery and Joanne E. Oxley (1995), ‘Inward Technology Transfer and Competitiveness: The Role of National Innovation Systems’11. Howard Pack and Kamal Saggi (1997), ‘Inflows of Foreign Technology and Indigenous Technological Development’12. Sanjaya Lall (1993), ‘Promoting Technology Development: The Role of Technology Transfer and Indigenous Effort’13. Linsu Kim (1991), ‘Pros and Cons of International Technology Transfer: A Developing Country’s View’PART IVDEVELOPING AND TRANSITION ECONOMIES14. Carlos M. Correa (1995), ‘Innovation and Technology Transfer in Latin America: A Review of Recent Trends and Policies’15. Mike Hobday (1995), ‘East Asian Latecomer Firms: Learning the Technology of Electronics’16. John A. Mathews (1997), ‘A Silicon Valley of the East: Creating Taiwan’s Semiconductor Industry’17. Poh-Kam Wong (1997), ‘Creation of a Regional Hub for Flexible Production: The Case of the Hard Disk Drive Industry in Singapore’18. Slavo Radosevic (1996), ‘The Eastern European Latecomer Firm and Technology Transfer: From “Muddling Through” to “Catching Up”’PART VDEVELOPED ECONOMIES 19. Keith Pavitt (1985), ‘Technology Transfer Among the Industrially Advanced Countries: An Overview’20. Daniele Archibugi and Jonathan Michie (1995), ‘The Globalisation of Technology: A New Taxonomy’Name Index