Conflict and Cooperation in National Competition for High-Technology Industry: A Cooperative Project of the Hamburg Institute for Economic Research, HWWA, Keil Institute for World Economics, Ifw, and National Research Council, NRC on "Sources of Internati
Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 1996. Presumed first edition/first printing. Trade paperback. xiii, 242 p. Footnotes. References. This unique volume contains a powerful set of recommendations on issues at the center of international discussions on investment, trade, and technology policy. They take into account the globalization of industrial activity and the special characteristics of high-technology industries while recognizing the continued policy role of national governments. The book identifies the rationale for promotional measures for high-technology industries, delineates sources of friction among the leading industrial countries, and proposes policies to enhance international cooperation and strengthen the multilateral trading regime. This volume also examines the factors driving collaboration among otherwise competing firms and national programs, highlights the need to develop principles of equitable public and private international cooperation, and emphasizes the linkage between investment, government procurement, and other trade policies and prospects for enhanced international cooperation. Condition: Good. No dust jacket as issued. Advance Copy sticker on front cover. Publisher's ephemera laid in.
Keywords: High-Technology, Competitiveness, Export-Orientated, Comparative Advantage, Technology Development, Multilateral Trade, Technology Policy, Dual-Use Technologies, Antidumping, Foreign Direct Investment, SEMATECH, Technology Transfer
ISBN: 9780309055291
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