A BRIEF SUMMARY OF FIRM-LEVEL TECHNOLOGICAL LEARNING

The main purpose of this study is to discuss technological learning on firm level. We present a
summary of various models, mechanisms, and channels
of "technological learning." Then, we put forward
basic selected views on these topics and discuss the
importance of technological learning for firms in
markets. In this study, we investigate the concept of technological learning at both industrial level and
social level.
We accept the fact that many underdeveloped countries
are technologically dependent on developed countries.
Such dependency exerts its impact upon political,
economic, and social fields. However, in spite of
dependence on sources of firms in developed
countries, we believe that some firms in
underdeveloped countries have achieved to gain their
competencies and to overcome barriers to enter into
international markets. Therefore, in this study we
discuss that some firms in underdeveloped
countries may have different ways of technological
learning channels and mechanisms.

Autorentext

Mehmet Ufuk Tutan, Ph.D. Economics, M.Sc. Economics, M.A.International Relations, M.Sc. Science and Technology, B.S.Economics; The author of the books: "History of Economic Thought"and "The Falling Rate of Profits in West Germany"; EconomyAdviser, Izmir Chamber of Commerce; Faculty Member, IzmirUniversity of Economics, Turkey

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The main purpose of this study is to discuss"technological learning" on firm level. We present asummary of various models, mechanisms, and channelsof "technological learning." Then, we put forwardbasic selected views on these topics and discuss theimportance of technological learning for firms inmarkets. In this study, we investigate the concept of"technological learning" at both industrial level andsocial level. We accept the fact that many underdeveloped countriesare technologically dependent on developed countries.Such dependency exerts its impact upon political,economic, and social fields. However, in spite ofdependence on sources of firms in developedcountries, we believe that some firms inunderdeveloped countries have achieved to gain theircompetencies and to overcome barriers to enter intointernational markets. Therefore, in this study wediscuss that some firms in underdevelopedcountries may have different ways of technologicallearning channels and mechanisms.