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R&D policies and development of technology-intensive industries of Taiwan

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  • Jai S. Mah

    (Division of International Studies, Ewha Womans University Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 120-750, South Korea)

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This article explains the R&D policies that the Taiwanese government has used to promote technology-intensive industries and evaluates the role of the government in developing technology-intensive industries and economic development. It also reveals how the Taiwanese government has transformed its national innovation system, making it more efficient and productive. Finally, this article provides developing countries with the implications on the role of government in developing the R&D policies and technology-intensive industries.

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  • Jai S. Mah, 2015. "R&D policies and development of technology-intensive industries of Taiwan," Progress in Development Studies, , vol. 15(2), pages 125-138, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:prodev:v:15:y:2015:i:2:p:125-138
    DOI: 10.1177/1464993414565532
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