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Competitiveness, Technology and Skills
Bringing together the recent papers of economist Lall (U. of Oxford, UK), this work looks at the ability of third world economies to remain competitive, with a focus on technology policy. After detailing the conceptual underpinnings of competitiveness and trade liberalization, Lall looks at recent export performance be developing countries, the impact of skill needs and indices of skill creation, and the ability of various Asian and African countries (including India, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Kenya, and Tanzania) to develop technological capabilities. Seven of the 11 chapter have been previously published in journals such as World Development and Development and Change. c. Book News Inc.
Failing to Compete
Despite years of liberalization, African manufacturing is conspicuously unable to compete in the global market. Its exports are minuscule, its response to competition is weak, technical efficiency is low and there are few signs of technological dynamism.
The Economics of Technology Transfer
Twenty papers published between 1975 and 1997 discuss development issues, with a focus on international technology markets and the central influence of multinational corporations. Theoretical and conceptual issues are covered, the role of multinationals is detailed, and the relationship between technology transfer and development is explored. Specific attention is given to the effect of technology transfer on economies at various stages of development. Name index only. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR.
Attracting Foreign Investment
This paper provides a comprehensive examination of trends in foreign investment and the factors explaining these patterns. It looks at global and developing country patterns of inward investments, provides a detailed framework for analyzing these flows, analyzes new forms of foreign investment, and suggests policies to attract investment.
Technology and Enterprise Development
The process of capability development is central to industrialization, but the current literature focuses on the advanced developing countries. This book, based on a World Bank sponsored study of enterprise development in Ghana, is the first to examine in detail how firms in least developed countries in Africa acquire technological capabilities. It analyses why Ghanaian firms are generally relatively uncompetitive, why some firms are better than others, and how the structural adjustment is affecting manufacturing development.
The New Multinationals
Study of multinational enterprises from newly industrializing countries, especially Argentina, Brazil, Hong Kong, and India - deals with foreign investment, management, marketing, research and development, industrial policy, etc.; discusses comparative advantages over local firms and other multinationals, monopolys, and criteria for selecting host country. References.
Mauritius
Assesses export competitiveness strategy and private sector development in the country with a view to developing a best practice competitiveness strategy.
Foreign Direct Investment and Governments
Shows how the economic structure and development of various countries both influence, and are influenced by, foreign direct investment.
