This chapter discusses the evolution of technological capabilities in China since 1980 using patent indicators.
Tag: Sustainable Development
Advances in Solar Photovoltaics
Against the pressing challenges of climate change and fossil fuel depletion, renewable energy sources such as solar photovoltaics (PV) are considered a clean and sustainable alternative. PV technologies have grown into a substantial field of research and development through large stocks of scientific publications and patents. doi: 10.1016/j.rser.2019.109383
Drifting towards innovation
Since 2008, China has become the dominant force in solar cell production in the world. But what about technological development and innovation? This paper contributes to a better understanding of the accumulation process of indigenous innovation capabilities in emerging economies.
Innovation capability, network embeddedness and economic performance
This paper explores the patterns of innovation and network embeddedness and their impact on economic performance at the firm level.
Forging Ahead
Welcome to the online resources platform of the doctoral dissertation “Forging Ahead: Technology Development & Emerging Economies”.