U.S.-Japan Technology Linkages in Biotechnology

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 ContentsFRONT MATTER1. INTRODUCTION2. TECHNOLOGY LINKAGES-DEFINITIONS AND APPROACHES TO ANALYSIS3. TECHNOLOGY LINKAGES-SCOPE, SIGNIFICANCE AND TRENDS4. PROSPECTS FOR THE FUTURE5. CONCLUSIONSAPPENDIXES