This paper outlines several approaches and develops a conceptual explanation toward identifying catch-up processes between leaders and followers within a group of industrialised countries (or even emerging economies), in pursuit of higher levels of productivity and economic performance that...

This paper explores competitive positioning through network competition on the basis of alliance formation (strategic alliances, joint ventures). From a strategic perspective, technological competition will be refined and expanded into new markets, or new markets will be created through alliance...

This paper explores competitive positioning through network competition on the basis of alliance formation (strategic alliances, joint ventures). From a strategic perspective, technological competition will be refined and expanded into new markets, or new markets will be created through alliance...

This paper presents an application of network economics to the formation of alliances in the biotechnology-pharmaceutical industry. The framework analysis provides insights under which firms create hybrid governance forms, integrate strategy and economics into a more holistic perspective on...

This paper outlines several approaches and develops a conceptual explanation toward identifying catch-up processes between leaders and followers within a group of industrialised countries (or even emerging economies), in pursuit of higher levels of productivity and economic performance that...

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This paper attempts to show how complexity can defeat the analysis, prediction and control of large-scale dynamic systems. Some characteristics and facets of complexity are explored, and three research strategies are discussed which lead to a satisfactory treatment of complexity in dynamic...