Institutions and Innovations: Moving Towards the Technology Frontier in the Electronics Industry in Malaysia
Rajah Rasiah 1996 “Institutions and Innovations: Moving Towards the Technology Frontier in the Electronics Industry in Malaysia”, Journal of Industry Studies, 3(2): 79-102.
Posted: 26 Jun 2013
Date Written: 1996
Abstract
This paper examines the the influence of institutions on innovation processes in the electronics industry in Malaysia. The paper argues that industry-level developments were the prime drivers of technological upgrading in the industry. The role of government was only important in providing incentives and basic infrastructure to attract retain multinational operations in the industry.
Keywords: Institutions, innovations, technological upgrading, electronics, Malaysia
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