Silicon Valley, France and China: a comparative study of innovation systems and policies

IF 1.1 Q3 ECONOMICS

Journal of Chinese Economic and Foreign Trade Studies Pub Date : 2017-10-09 DOI:10.1108/JCEFTS-05-2016-0015

K. Fung, Nathalie Aminian

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Abstract

Purpose - In this paper, the authors aim to examine some characteristics of the innovation system and policy in France and China. For comparison, they also highlight some high technology features of Silicon Valley and California. Design/methodology/approach - The authors study the characteristics of innovation in France and in China. The authors examine the technology systems and policies in both countries and compare their features with those in Silicon Valley. Findings - As far as France is concerned, it can be stated that the innovation system and policy are under transformation, going from a strong state involvement to a more decentralized framework. This evolution leads to a multi-level governance of the innovation system and to the emergence of new actors. For China, the most interesting development in China is the evolution of its internet-related sector. The authors argue here that the internet-driven economy is a radical, systemic technological change and it is rapidly growing in China. Originality/value - One of the earliest papers comparing the innovation policies and activities in France, China and Silicon Valley.

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硅谷，法国和中国:创新制度和政策的比较研究

目的:本文旨在考察中法两国创新制度和政策的一些特点。为了比较，他们还强调了硅谷和加州的一些高科技特征。设计/方法论/方法——作者研究了法国和中国的创新特点。作者研究了这两个国家的技术系统和政策，并将其与硅谷的特点进行了比较。调查结果-就法国而言，可以说创新体系和政策正在转型，从强大的国家参与到更加分散的框架。这种演变导致了创新系统的多层次治理和新参与者的出现。对中国来说，中国最有趣的发展是互联网相关行业的演变。作者认为，互联网驱动的经济是一种激进的、系统性的技术变革，它正在中国迅速发展。原创性/价值——最早比较法国、中国和硅谷的创新政策和活动的论文之一。

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Journal of Chinese Economic and Foreign Trade Studies ECONOMICS-

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3.40

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4.20%

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Chinese Economic and Foreign Trade Studies (JCEFTS) negotiates China''s unique position within the international economy, and its interaction across the globe. From a truly international perspective, the journal publishes both qualitative and quantitative research in all areas of Chinese business and foreign trade, technical economics, business environment and business strategy. JCEFTS publishes high quality research papers, viewpoints, conceptual papers, case studies, literature reviews and general views. Emphasis is placed on the publication of articles which seek to link theory with application, or critically analyse real situations in terms of Chinese economics and business in China, with the objective of identifying good practice in these areas and assisting in the development of more appropriate arrangements for addressing crucial issues of Chinese economics and business. Papers accepted for publication will be double–blind peer-reviewed to ensure academic rigour and integrity.