Issues in indigenous research and development in Third World countries

Journal Article · Sat Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1980 · Soc. Sci. Q.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6203712

James, D D ^[1]; Street, J H; Jedlicka, A D

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1. Univ. of Texas, El Paso

This review of questions confronting Third World countries in deciding whether to launch domestic programs of research and development reveals that the issues are musch more complex than conventional economic analysis would indicate. In one view, the motive for indigenous technological activity is simply another expression of economic autarchy at whatever cost; in another, it is a necessary effort to redress the growing imbalance in cultural development represented by the technology gap, which affects all Third World countries no matter what their political coloration.

• OSTI ID: 6203712
• Journal Information: Soc. Sci. Q.; (United States), Journal Name: Soc. Sci. Q.; (United States) Vol. 60:4; ISSN SSQTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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