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“Multinational companies use their technological know-how in their foreign subsidiaries, so reciprocal multinational relationships are key - they lead to a vested interest in both countries to remaining open.” quote by Edward C. Prescott
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“Multinational companies use their technological know-how in their foreign subsidiaries, so reciprocal multinational relationships are key - they lead to a vested interest in both countries to remaining open.”

Edward C. Prescott

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Source Paper: Economic Theory, 1990s, title unknown

Cross‑border technology sharing creates mutual interests, encouraging openness and stable multinational ties.

In simple terms: Tech sharing builds mutual benefits and openness.

Key Takeaway

Support policies that enable tech transfer between nations.

Themes

globalization technology transfer mutual benefit economic stability

Mood

optimistic analytical

Type

policy economic

When to use this quote

  • Trade negotiations
  • foreign direct investment
  • joint R&D projects
  • policy drafting

Key Concepts

International economics strategic alliances innovation diffusion

Questions to Reflect On

  • What safeguards ensure equitable tech sharing?
  • How can smaller economies benefit fairly?
A Different Perspective

May overlook power imbalances and exploitation risks.

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