Multinational Corporations and European Regional Systems of Innovation
Multinational Corporations and European Regional Systems of Innovation

Author: John Cantwell

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2005-06-27

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 1134487304

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In globalising economies, particularly those going through a process of economic integration such as those economies within the EU, regions forge an increasing number of linkages with other locations within and across national borders. This is largely carried out by the technological efforts of Multinational Corporations (MNCs). This book explores the regional dimension of Europe in terms of localised technological comparative advantages and the location of innovative activities by MNCs. Using an empirical analysis John Cantwell and Simona Iammarino cover such important themes as: *MNC technological activities and economic wealth *MNCs and the regional systems of innovation in Italy, UK, Germany and France *the geographical hierarchy across European national borders.

Internationalisation Theory and Technological Accumulation
Internationalisation Theory and Technological Accumulation

Author: B. Jindra

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2011-12-02

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 0230360033

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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.

Institutions and Systems in the Geography of Innovation
Institutions and Systems in the Geography of Innovation

Author: M.P. Feldman

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 371

ISBN-13: 1461508452

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This volume provides a collection of theoretical articles and empirical studies on innovation and location by focusing on the institutions and systems that mediate knowledge spillovers. The objective is to provide an international comparison using a variety of approaches. The volume is organized around the three themes. The first focuses on theoretical work that attempts to advance our understanding of knowledge externalities and systems on innovation. The second section provides empirical studies that attempt to measure these impacts. The final section considers future challenges to regional economic development policy in the face of economic integration and globalization.

The Technological Role of Inward Foreign Direct Investment in Central East Europe
The Technological Role of Inward Foreign Direct Investment in Central East Europe

Author: J. Stephan

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2013-09-27

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 1137333766

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Foreign direct investment (FDI) assumed a prominent role in Central East Europe (CEE) early on in the transition process. Foreign investors were assigned the task of restructuring markets, providing capital and knowledge for investment in technologically outdated and financially ailing firms.

Handbook of Regional Innovation and Growth
Handbook of Regional Innovation and Growth

Author: Philip Cooke

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2011-01-01

Total Pages: 649

ISBN-13: 0857931504

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Today, economic growth is widely understood to be conditioned by productivity increases which are, in turn, profoundly affected by innovation. This volume explores these key relationships between innovation and growth, bringing together experts from both fields to compile a unique Handbook. The Handbook considers innovation from fresh perspectives, encompassing topics such as services innovation, inward investment and innovation, creative industry innovation and green innovation. It is divided into seven sections, dealing with regional innovation and growth theory, dynamics, evolution, agglomeration, innovation 'worlds', innovation system institutions, and innovation governance and policy. This definitive compendium on regional innovation and growth will undoubtedly appeal to teachers, students, researchers and practitioners of innovation and growth dynamics worldwide.

The Handbook of Evolutionary Economic Geography
The Handbook of Evolutionary Economic Geography

Author: Ron A. Boschma

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 559

ISBN-13: 1847204910

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This wide-ranging handbook studies and defines the paradigm of evolutionary economic geography. The distinguished contributors highlight the key conceptual, theoretical and empirical advances, and present a clear statement of their aims, objectives and methods.

High-technology Clusters, Networking and Collective Learning in Europe
High-technology Clusters, Networking and Collective Learning in Europe

Author: David Keeble

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-11-22

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 1351744518

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This title was first published in 2000: This text presents a study of collective learning, networking and high-technology regions in Europe. It first provides an overview of the subject area, then goes on to discuss topics such as the role of inter-SME networking and collective learning processes in European high-technology milieux.

Emerging Asian Economies and MNCs Strategies
Emerging Asian Economies and MNCs Strategies

Author: Robert Taylor

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2016-06-24

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 1785364065

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Analysing the role of multinational investors in emerging Asian economies and the implications for regional economic integration, this astute study examines the increasing role being played by Asian countries in the global economy. Encompassing a large number of diverse manufacturing and service sectors, this book highlights the cultural and strategic challenges faced by multinational investors in the region in which they invest. It shows that despite high rates of economic growth in Asian countries presenting multinational traders and investors with unparalleled market opportunities, there have been only tentative moves towards regional economic integration. Areas such as trade facilitation, uniform customs clearance, removal of non-tariff barriers and labour deployment issues are yet to be adequately addressed.

Multinational Corporations
Multinational Corporations

Author: Paz Estrella Tolentino

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2003-09-02

Total Pages: 570

ISBN-13: 1134759045

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This work presents case-studies of the emergence and evolution of Multinational Corporations (MNCs) based in eleven developed and developing countries of widely divergent patterns of national development. From this analysis, Tolentino develops a comprehensive theory of the emergence and evolution of MNCs from a macroeconomic perspective.

Regional Economics
Regional Economics

Author: Roberta Capello

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-11-10

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 1317517865

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The second edition of Regional Economics provides a comprehensive and up-to-date treatment of regional economics. This fully revised edition includes key theoretical developments of the last ten years. Topics included span from the earliest location theories to the most recent regional growth theories. It is also is also enriched by the recent debate on smart specialization strategies recently developed by the EU for the design of new cohesion policies. Key elements covered in the new edition include: proximity and innovation theories the concept of territorial capital the debate on the role of agglomeration economies in urban growth This textbook is for undergraduate students in regional and urban economics as well as spatial planning courses.