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A Technology Acquisition Model: The Role of Learning and Innovation

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  • Wamae, Watu

    (CEDERS, Faculté des Sciences Economique et Gestion, Université de la Méditerranée)

Abstract

This paper theoretically analyses the dynamics of knowledge accumulation with the aim of understanding how developing economies can effectively engage in the process of knowledge accumulation. The main focus is on the complementarity between competence building and innovation. Our analysis is based on a simple standard economics model for the sake of clarity in understanding the link between the need for collaboration and competition in the innovation process at the national level. We find that the importance of developing an absorptive capacity in the knowledge generation process cannot be over-emphasized.

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  • Wamae, Watu, 2006. "A Technology Acquisition Model: The Role of Learning and Innovation," MERIT Working Papers 2006-022, United Nations University - Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (MERIT).
    • Handle: RePEc:unm:unumer:2006022
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    1. Iman Miremadi & Yadollah Saboohi, 2018. "Planning for Investment in Energy Innovation: Developing an Analytical Tool to Explore the Impact of Knowledge Flow," International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, Econjournals, vol. 8(2), pages 7-19.
    2. Farshid Mohamadnejad, 2014. "A DEMATEL-Based Framework for Identification of Causalities Among Internal and External Modes of Technology Acquisition," International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management (IJITM), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 11(03), pages 1-13.

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    Keywords

    absorptive capacity; competences; domestic innovation; developing countries;
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    JEL classification:

    • O11 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Macroeconomic Analyses of Economic Development
    • O30 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - General
    • O40 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Growth and Aggregate Productivity - - - General

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