--with trade theory? -- 12. Towards a general paradigm of foreign direct and foreign portfolio investment -- 13. Globalization and … the theory of MNE activity -- 14. The eclectic paradigm as an envelope for economic and business theories of MNE activity … -- 15. The challenge of electronic markets for international business theory -- 16. Relational assets, networks and …

multinationality matters : exploring the 'L' in the OLI paradigm -- 4. The eclectic theory in Latin America -- 5. A theory of systemic … -- 9. The multiple dimensions of international involvement : an empirical test -- 10. towards a theory of Hegemon-led macro …

internalization theory -- 3. The boundaries of firms : a global systems perspective -- 4. Bounded rationality, meta-rationality and … the theory of international business -- 5. The organization of the multinational enterprise : an information cost approach …

viewpoint. The Handbook brings eminent scholars in economics, innovation and development studies together with promising young …pt. I. Innovation and development -- pt. II. Scales in innovation systems : theoretical progress and empirical overview … -- pt. III. Building blocks in innovation systems in developing countries : challenges under globalization -- pt. IV. IS …

, emerging economies and innovation from a variety of different perspectives. Innovation is regarded as a core driving force in …

diffusion of technology, and provides fresh evidence on the effects that these differences have on productivity and innovation …pt. 1. The changing role of multinational firms in innovation -- pt. 2. How firms differ in innovation, productivity …

Kafouros theoretically and empirically examines the impacts of innovation and scientific knowledge on the productivity … benefit from innovation, and indicate that whilst some companies can turn technological advances into a powerful competitive … weapon, innovation for others is merely a defense mechanism. To provide a clearer understanding of the relationship between …