Multinational Corporations and European Regional Systems of Innovation

Multinational Corporations and European Regional Systems of Innovation
Author: John Cantwell
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2005-06-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1134487304

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.

Multinational Enterprises, Innovative Strategies and Systems of Innovation

Multinational Enterprises, Innovative Strategies and Systems of Innovation
Author: John Cantwell
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2003-01-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781781009871

This volume explores the extent to which multinational enterprises (MNEs) are decentralizing the creation of new technological capabilities to various countries. The book contends that technological strategies and innovation activities undertaken by firms are a critical part of the increasing internationalization of economic activity and that MNEs are the main actors for these changes. It goes on to explain that MNEs must now effectively manage new technological assets in order to cope with the extensive changes in the nature of international competition.

Innovation and Regional Growth in the European Union

Innovation and Regional Growth in the European Union
Author: Riccardo Crescenzi
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2011-06-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3642177611

This book investigates the EU’s regional growth dynamics and, in particular, the reasons why peripheral and socio-economically disadvantaged areas have persistently failed to catch up with the rest of the Union. It shows that the capability of the knowledge-based growth model to deliver its expected benefits to these areas crucially depends on tackling a specific set of socio-institutional factors which prevents innovation from being effectively translated into economic growth. The book takes an eclectic approach to the territorial genesis of innovation and regional growth by combining different theoretical strands into one model of empirical analysis covering the whole EU-25. An in-depth comparative analysis with the United States is also included, providing significant insights into the distinctive features of the European process of innovation and its territorial determinants. The evidence produced in the book is extensively applied to the analysis of EU development policies.

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
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2013-09-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1137333766

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.

Internationalisation Theory and Technological Accumulation

Internationalisation Theory and Technological Accumulation
Author: B. Jindra
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2011-12-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0230360033

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.

Handbook of Regional Innovation and Growth

Handbook of Regional Innovation and Growth
Author: Philip Cooke
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 649
Release: 2011-01-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0857931504

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
Total Pages: 559
Release: 2010
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1847204910

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.

Innovation Drivers and Regional Innovation Strategies

Innovation Drivers and Regional Innovation Strategies
Author: M. Davide Parrilli
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2016-02-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1317370244

In the global economy, regional development and innovation are increasingly an imperative to increase the competitive edge of EU economies. While European regions are different in many ways, the innovation capacity of regions, clusters and firms is what makes them capable of building up new and diversified pathways for sustainable growth. For this reason, Innovation Drivers and Regional Innovation Strategies looks to analyze different knowledge drivers (e.g. entrepreneurial or policy-orientation; scientific and practice-based knowledge modes; institutional innovation support) that influence the innovative and competitive capacity of regions, clusters and firms in Europe. The aim of this volume is to develop an in-depth understanding of these drivers and their implications for the way in which regional and cluster growth may be upgraded. Innovation Drivers and Regional Innovation Strategies examines the construction of new innovation pathways for regions and clusters in different geographical contexts. The main themes are cluster evolution, regional innovation systems and business innovation modes and capabilities. The objectives are centred on exploring the logic and mechanisms that can be activated as a means to promote innovation and competitiveness within regions and, within these, across and within firms. Aimed at researchers and academics in the field, this is a thoughtful and innovative new volume that helps define the academic debate.

High-technology Clusters, Networking and Collective Learning in Europe

High-technology Clusters, Networking and Collective Learning in Europe
Author: David Keeble
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2017-11-22
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1351744518

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
Total Pages: 267
Release: 2016-06-24
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1785364065

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.