This paper analyzes the network structure and R&D activities of the information and communication technology (ICT) industry in Suzhou municipality, known previously for its local state-directed Sunan model of development. Suzhou, however, has been undergoing dramatic restructuring to remake itself into a globalizing production center. We highlight the significance of the Chinese state and local...

Introduction Over the past 30 years, a great deal of research has been done on regional wage differentials. The subject has received considerable attention for a variety of reasons, notably because of its implications for understanding the degree to which competitive market forces lead to the equilibration of returns to labor, and also because of the possible effects of labor cost differentials...

This study investigates the impacts of regional informal institutions and local governance arrangements on revenue growth both male- female-run firms in Vietnam. Utilizing institutional theory literature feminism, we argue that are responsive to different sets institutions. Analysing more than 1.1 million observations 11 years (2006–16), find benefit from collective action norms non-finance-rel...

Introduction Foundations sponsoring community change initiatives typically devote considerable time to assessing community readiness as they consider how to select communities that are most ready to take advantage of the resources and opportunities that the initiative will afford. What are the existing assets and momentum on which to build? Is there sufficient nonprofit capacity and community l...

This paper describes the evolution of organizational structures and collaborative behaviors of forty different software producing companies, in the state of Baden-Württemberg, with a common aim of developing component based business software. The case shows that the role and cultural experience of network facilitators has a major input on further organizational evolution. To analyze the forces ...

Aaron Karp is Senior Faculty Associate with the Graduate Programs in International Studies at Old Dominion University and Assistant Professor at the US Armed Forces Staff College. He is the author of Ballistic Missile Proliferation: The Politics and Technics (Oxford University Press, 1996). This essay is based on a presentation at the United Nations Regional Disarmament Meeting in the Asia-Paci...

this research examines dynamics and change in the iranian family during the recent half- century especially subsequent to the islamic revolution in 1979. developmental positions and changes are discussed and consideration is given to the extent to which family dynamics and change have been influenced by structural changes or ideational forces. we will focus on ideational forces based on a new a...