The technology transfer paradigm: a critique

Ali Shamsavari

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Abstract

An examination of certain central themes common to literature on technology transfer such as technological independence, appropriateness of technology and completeness of technology transfer. It is claimed that these and associated concepts form a coherent paradigm. The critique is based on contextual and historical analysis. Towards the end the paper deals with the central role of transnational corporation in transfer of technology.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationKingston upon Thames, U.K.
PublisherFaculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Kingston University
Number of pages21
Publication statusPublished - May 2007
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameEconomics Discussion Paper
PublisherFaculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Kingston University

Bibliographical note

Note: Economics discussion paper, 2007/4

Keywords

  • Economics and econometrics
  • appropriate
  • complete
  • technological dependence
  • technology transfer
  • transnational enterprise

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