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Reviews the evolution of strategic alliances involving US and Japanese companies in the semiconductor industry and analyzes whether alliances can contribute to the renewal of an industry faced with stiff competition from Japan. This book includes case studies, alternative future scenarios, and suggestions for government and industry.

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Author:   National Research Council ,  Policy and Global Affairs ,  Office of International Affairs ,  Committee on Japan
Publisher:   National Academies Press
Imprint:   National Academies Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.227kg
ISBN:  

9780309047791

ISBN 10:   030904779
Pages:   126
Publication Date:   01 February 1992
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1 Front Matter; 2 1 Introduction; 3 2 Background: Technology Transfer and Latecomer Catch-Up; 4 3 Strategic Alliances and Technology Transfer; 5 4 Forces Driving the Formation of Strategic Alliances; 6 5 A Typology of Alliances; 7 6 Issues for U.S. Policy: Japanese Investments and U.S. Competitiveness; 8 7 Issues for U.S. Policy: National Security; 9 8 Issues for U.S. Policy: Global Technological Stratification and U.S. Technological Capabilities; 10 9 Possible Scenarios for U.S.-Japan Alliances and Their Implications for the United States; 11 10 Conclusions; 12 Appendix A: Case Studies of U.S.-Japan Technology Linkages in Semiconductors; 13 Appendix B: Examples of Japanese Acquisitions and Investments in U.S. Semiconductor Companies; 14 Appendix C: Examples of Japanese Acquisitions and Investments in U.S. Semiconductor Equipment and Materials Companies; 15 Appendix D: Workshop on U.S.-Japan Technology Linkages in Semiconductors: Agenda and Participants

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