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Twelve contributions from international scholars and government experts discuss issues related to th...
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Twelve contributions from international scholars and government experts discuss issues related to the globalization of research and development and the implications for developing countries. Topics include (for example) potential links between transnational corporations R&D activities and the local innovation systems of host countries, and the types of host country policies that can facilitate the diffusion of technologies to the local economy. The papers were originally presented at a January 2005 meeting held in Geneva under the auspices of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The volume is not indexed. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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