Traditionally many studies of knowledge in economics have focused on localized networks and intra-regional collaborations. However, the rising frequency by which firms collaborate within the context of global networks of production and innovation, the increasingly intricate divisions of labor...

Two defining elements of the “global network economy” are the evolution of global flagship networks (GFNs) and the increasing use of digital information systems (DIS) to manage these networks. Both transformations may gradually reduce constraints to cross-border knowledge diffusion, and...

Digital information systems (DIS) are electronic systems that integrate software and hardware to enable communication and collaborative work (Chandler and Cortada, 2000). These systems are not developed in a vacuum. They are a response to transformations in economic institutions and structures...

China is now the largest exporter of IT goods. But, as globalisation transforms markets for technology and knowledge workers, China's policy makers and corporate strategists are seeking for ways to move beyond the 'global factory' model. This paper explores what is necessary and feasible. I...