1: Technology and globalisation as concatenated processes : a brief commentary on the causes of globalisation. -- 2: Cross-border interdependence between locations : learning, growth, and systems of innovation -- 3: Innovation systems and 'inertia' in R&D location : Norwegian firms and the role of systemic lock-in -- 4: Cross-border interdependence between firms : the growth of strategic technology partnering -- 5: In-house R&D, outsourcing or alliances? : some strategic and economic considerations -- 6: Technological catch-up and strategic technology partnering in developing countries -- 7: Technology, globalisation and policy issues : some observations.