JOURNAL OF APPLIED BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
Technology Transfer from MNCs to Host Country Enterprises:
An In-depth Analysis Based on Game Theories
Author(s): Peihua Zhao, Weiguo Zhang, Robert Guang Tian
Citation: Peihua Zhao, Weiguo Zhang, Robert Guang Tian, (2014) "Technology Transfer from MNCs to Host Country Enterprises: An In-depth Analysis Based on Game Theories," Journal of Applied Business and Economics, Vol. 16, Iss. 3, pp. 51-68
Article Type: Research paper
Publisher: North American Business Press
Abstract:
The problem of MNCs’ technology transfer is virtually the dynamic game problem between MNCs and
host country enterprises. The paper introduces evolutionary game theory to the field of technology
transfer. For the problem of technology transfer between MNCs and host country enterprises,
Evolutionary game theory sets up the model of an evolutionary game according to host country
enterprises whether they have research and development capability or not, and comparatively analyzes
the equilibrium results. Finally, the paper draws a useful and enlightening conclusion.