Vertical international technology transfer may differ substantially from the horizontal technology transfer emphasized in the literature. In this model, a downstream firm benefits from the diffusion of knowledge it transfers to a developing country firm because diffusion increases demand for its...

This paper explores the effects of inflows of foreign technology on technological development in developing countries. It evaluates the existing literature exploring this issue and indicates directions for further research. In particular, we argue that the implications of the theory of foreign...

May 2000 - How much a developing country can take advantage of technology transfer from foreign direct investment depends partly on how well educated and well trained its workforce is, how much it is willing to invest in research and development, and how much protection it offers for...