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| Author: | Braga, H. Willmore, L. |
| Title: | Technological imports and technological effort: an analysis of their determinants in Brazilian firms |
| Journal: | Journal of Industrial Economics
1991 : JUN, VOL. 39:4, p. 421-432 |
| Index terms: | TECHNOLOGY IMPORTS BRAZIL COMPANIES TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER QUALITY CONTROL INDUSTRIAL POLICY |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Logit analysis is employed to measure the effect of selected variables on the probability that a firm 1. purchases imported technology; 2. engages in research and development and 3. controls the quality of its production. Analysis of 4342 industrial establishments show these technological activities to share common determinants: all increase significantly with foreign ownership, exports and firm size. Other variables, including state ownership, profits and effective protection, affect only some activities. Imports of technology have a positive effect on technological effort and quality control. Some conclusions are drawn on the formation of Brazilian industrial policies. |
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