Multinational Corporations and European Regional Systems of Innovation (Electronic book text)

In globalising economies, particularly those going through a process of economic integration such as those economies within the EU, regions forge an increasing number of linkages with other locations within and across national borders. This is largely carried out by the technological efforts of multinational corporations (MNCs). This book explores the regional dimension of Europe in terms of localised technological comparative advantages and the location of innovative activities by MNCs. Using an empirical analysis John Cantwell and Simona Iammarino cover such important themes as: MNC technological activities and economic wealth MNCs and the regional systems of innovation in Italy, UK, Germany and France the geographical hierarchy across European national borders. This comprehensive, readable book will be of interest to students and academics involved in such areas as the economics of innovation, economic geography, and corporate strategy. Not only this, the book also has important policy implications and will be required reading for corporate managers and policy-makers.