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A comparative study of Chinese and Iranian Science & Technology, and techno-industrial development policies

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This paper argues that for rapid technological catch-up of latecomer economies industrial policy, active control, and guidance of the market by the state are required. In this framework, the paper compares science and technology, as well as industrial policymaking mechanisms of China and Iran. The similarity of recent histories of the countries, which may have led to similar institutional transformations, makes such a comparative analysis meaningful. The study describes S&T and industrial policy-making systems of the countries, uses a case study for each to assess the degree of effectiveness of the states in assisting the technological learning of the enterprises in their respective countries, and delineates differences and similarities between the two policy-making systems.

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  • Soofi, Abdol S., 2017. "A comparative study of Chinese and Iranian Science & Technology, and techno-industrial development policies," Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Elsevier, vol. 122(C), pages 107-118.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:tefoso:v:122:y:2017:i:c:p:107-118
    DOI: 10.1016/j.techfore.2016.06.017
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    Keywords

    S&T policy; Industrial policy; China; Iran; Developmental state;
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    JEL classification:

    • O1 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development
    • O3 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights
    • O25 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Development Planning and Policy - - - Industrial Policy

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