Technology Infrastructure and Competitive Position

Global interest in technology-based growth politics is growing as technology becomes an increasingly important factor in economic competitiveness. In spite of increased efforts in many nations to develop more effective industry strategies, most of these endeavors have been ad hoc exercises rather than derived from a consistent framework. __Technology Infrastructure and Competitive Position__ provides that missing framework. It begins by providing an overview of technology-based competition and the relevant issues. A conceptual model is developed that emphasizes the roles and impacts of the supporting infrastructure. Finally, the book addresses the interaction of corporate and governmental roles for providing technology infrastructure, some funding issues and mechanisms for cooperative planning and implementation. Front Matter....Pages i-xxii The Economic Roles of Technology Infrastructure....Pages 1-28 Strategic Issues in Technology-Based Competition....Pages 29-55 A Conceptual Model of Technology Infrastructure....Pages 57-106 Research Consortia....Pages 107-137 Industry Structure and Investment in Technology Infrastructure....Pages 139-168 Strategy and Standards....Pages 169-203 Trends in Technology Infrastructure....Pages 205-240 Corporate Strategy and Government Policy....Pages 241-272 Infrastructure Strategies in an International Economy....Pages 273-286 Back Matter....Pages 287-306