International technology transfer is defined and described from the economics perspective, with emphasis on costs. Its role in economic development is discussed, including its impact on social values and the question of 'appropriate' technology for developing countries. Examples are provided for...

Emerging economies in the Asia-Pacific region are experiencing dramatic and accelerating changes in patterns of ownership and investment in their telecommunications sectors, as well as in convergence. This paper will highlight the significant dependence of emerging economies of the region on...

Innovations in information technology are driving the USA and Japan into greater interdependence and reduced competition. However, the policies of the two countries towards supplying global telecommunications networks and towards their export earnings are diverging. This article examines the...

Telecommunications is one of the fastest growing sectors of the Chinese economy today. In the face of this growth, the government's traditional approach of strong centralized planning and control is proving ineffective and showing signs of changing. Foreign firms interested in entering China's...