U.S.-Japan Technology Linkages in Biotechnology provides an assessment of the extent and nature of the rapidly expanding linkages between the United States and Japan in biotechnology. Through analysis of aggregate data and case studies, the book assesses the implications of these linkages for the competitiveness of the U.S. biotechnology industry and provides concrete suggestions on what can be done to ensure that the linkages bring benefits to the United States.


Table of Contents


FRONT MATTER
1. INTRODUCTION
2. TECHNOLOGY LINKAGES-DEFINITIONS AND APPROACHES TO ANALYSIS
3. TECHNOLOGY LINKAGES-SCOPE, SIGNIFICANCE AND TRENDS
4. PROSPECTS FOR THE FUTURE
5. CONCLUSIONS
APPENDIXES