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Technology and Innovation in the International Economy
New technologies will have an increasing effect on prospects for development and growth in the world economy. Technology and Innovation in the International Economy contains extensive and detailed assessments of two key areas of technological innovation which present both a threat and an opportunity for developing countries: micro-electronics and biotechnology.
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New technologies will have an increasing effect on prospects for development and growth in the world economy. Technology and Innovation in the International Economy contains extensive and detailed assessments of two key areas of technological innovation which present both a threat and an opportunity for developing countries: microelectronics and biotechnology.
The two major review essays – Jeffrey James on microelectronic technology and Martin Fransman on biotechnology – assess the impact of these new technologies on production, trade, employment and welfare in developing countries. The introduction by Charles Cooper deals with recent advances in the economics of innovation and diffusion of new technologies, and attempts to build a bridge between the study of technology in the industrial sectors of developed countries and the type of technology policy needed in the developing countries.
Policymakers, researchers and students will welcome the clarity and breadth of this important volume which contains much original analysis and detailed information on a major issue confronting developing and developed nations alike.
The two major review essays – Jeffrey James on microelectronic technology and Martin Fransman on biotechnology – assess the impact of these new technologies on production, trade, employment and welfare in developing countries. The introduction by Charles Cooper deals with recent advances in the economics of innovation and diffusion of new technologies, and attempts to build a bridge between the study of technology in the industrial sectors of developed countries and the type of technology policy needed in the developing countries.
Policymakers, researchers and students will welcome the clarity and breadth of this important volume which contains much original analysis and detailed information on a major issue confronting developing and developed nations alike.
Critical Acclaim
‘This book provides a valuable discussion of the existing literature on technology and innovation, both theoretical and empirical, drawing lines for its relevance to the Third World and about future research agenda in these areas.’
– Oliver Binet, New Technology, Work and Employment
‘This is a very timely book and is likely to be of great help to policy makers and researchers. Its clean and smooth writing containing detailed information and intensive analysis of the ongoing technological revolution makes it interesting for the general readers as well.’
– L.P. Rai, Journal of Science and Research
‘This skilfully written, easy to read, and well organised book focuses on the implications of new technology and innovation management in the world economy, especially for developing countries.’
– Shantha Liyanage, Prometheus
– Oliver Binet, New Technology, Work and Employment
‘This is a very timely book and is likely to be of great help to policy makers and researchers. Its clean and smooth writing containing detailed information and intensive analysis of the ongoing technological revolution makes it interesting for the general readers as well.’
– L.P. Rai, Journal of Science and Research
‘This skilfully written, easy to read, and well organised book focuses on the implications of new technology and innovation management in the world economy, especially for developing countries.’
– Shantha Liyanage, Prometheus
Contributors
Contributors: Jeffrey James, Professor of Development Economics and Director of the Graduate Schools of Economics and Management Centre, Tilburg University, The Netherlands and Martin Fransman, Director of the Institute for Japanese–European Technology Studies and Reader in the Department of Economics, Edinburgh University, UK
