The Computer and software industries in the east European economies-a bridgehead to the global economy?

The Computer and software industries in the east European economies-a bridgehead to the global economy?

The legacy of backwardness but also of potential competitive advantage in the computer and software industries makes for a uniquely appropriate sectoral case study within the framework of a general investigation of the key issues of innovation policy in East Europe and the former Soviet Union. Discu...

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Published in:Europe-Asia studies 1996-09, Vol.48 (6), p.915-930
Main Author: Dyker, David
Format: Article
Language:eng
Subjects:
Business economics
Business structures
Computer industry
Computer software
Computer software industry
Computer systems
Computer technology
Computers
Data recorders
Eastern Europe
Economic change
Economic Policy
Europe, East
Foreign Affairs
Foreign investments
Human capital
Industries
Industry
Liberalization
Personal computers
Software
Software industry
Technological innovation
World economy
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Summary:The legacy of backwardness but also of potential competitive advantage in the computer and software industries makes for a uniquely appropriate sectoral case study within the framework of a general investigation of the key issues of innovation policy in East Europe and the former Soviet Union. Discusses the sector's technological characteristics, where its entrepreneurs will come from, the conditions for realising potential competitive advantage: economies of scale; in house innovatory capacity; strength of networking with other companies and with the global economy; support from government. Considers the sector as a vehicle for technological progress, its wage levels, capabilities and competitiveness, and concludes with some pointers for policy.
ISSN:0966-8136
1465-3427