Abstract

CAICEDO-ASPRILLA, Henry. The analysis of the differences in the technology transfer process between regions. Cuad. Adm. [online]. 2018, vol.31, n.56, pp.163-194. ISSN 0120-3592.  https://doi.org/10.11144/javeriana.cao.31-56.adpt.

Based on the social network theory, this paper seeks to understand the transfer of technology between regions. The ARS method was applied to 137 regions with different levels of development, and it was found that the transfer of technology varies in two ways: in a linear way, where the most developed regions spill knowledge to those with a lower level of development. And in a non-linear and interactive way, where developed and less developed regions exchange knowledge. It was also verified that some regions are more transmitters of technology than receivers, whereas some others are more receivers than transmitters. It is concluded that all regions have some knowledge to offer, but some knowledge to acquire as well.

JEL Codes: F23, O32, O38

Keywords : Transfer of technology; innovation networks; spillovers; multinational firms.

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