The impact of technology transfer on employment and income distribution in developing countries: a survey of theoretical models and empirical studies

Mariacristina Piva

ILO Working Papers from International Labour Organization

Abstract: Reviews theoretical models of technology transfer, identifies measurement problems and analyses its positive and negative consequences in developing countries. Examines empirical studies on the impact of technology transfer on productivity, employment and income distribution.

Keywords: technology transfer; technological change; productivity.; employment; income distribution; choice of technology; skill.; transfert des techniques; changement technologique; productivité; emploi; répartition du revenu; choix de technologie; qualifications; transferencia de tecnología; cambio tecnológico; productividad; empleo; distribución del ingreso; elección de tecnología; calificación (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 35 pages
Date: 2004
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