Globalization and a High-Tech Economy

by Bardhan, Ashok Deo; Jaffee, Dwight M.; Kroll, Cynthia A.

• ISBN13: 9780792373179
• ISBN10: 0792373170
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-12-01
• Publisher: Kluwer Academic Pub

Summary

High-technology and globalization are arguably the two most important forces driving the US economy today. This book analyzes how they interact and the implications of that interaction. The methodology applies data and statistical analysis to determine the impact of these forces over a broad spectrum of the US economy. Key topics addressed include why the US economy runs a continuing trade deficit in manufactured high-tech goods, why high-tech firms steadily lose manufacturing jobs, while creating professional jobs, and why high-tech industries rely on foreign outsourcing for much of their manufacturing.

Table of Contents

Dedication	v
Acknowledgements	xiii
Preface	xv
1: Introduction	1	(18)
2: Globalization and a High-Tech Economy	19	(34)
3: International Trade and California Industry	53	(38)
4: Foreign Outsourcing and Domestic Industry	91	(24)
5: Intra-Firm Trade and Intermediate Inputs	115	(16)
6: International Networks and High-Tech Exports	131	(16)
7: Global Linkages, the High-Tech Sector, and State Policy Choices	147	(30)
8: Conclusions	177	(6)
References	183	(16)
Subject Index	199	(6)
Author Index	205