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Can high-technology industries prosper in Germany? Institutional frameworks and the evolution of the German software and biotechnology industries

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Casper, S; Lehrer, M; Soskice, D
Published in: Industry and Innovation
January 1, 1999

The paper explores the influence of institutional frameworks on the evolution of the German software and biotechnology sectors. It links institutional constraints to poor performance of German firms in high volume market niches characterized by turbulent technological change and substantial financial risk. However, German firms are prospering in software services and "platform technologies" in biotechnology. The company organizational structures and investment strategies needed to excel in these market segments provide a close "fit" with incentives created within the German economy. © 1999 Taylor & Francis Ltd.

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Industry and Innovation

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1366-2716

Publication Date

January 1, 1999

Volume

6

Issue

1

Start / End Page

5 / 24

Related Subject Headings

  • Business & Management
  • 3507 Strategy, management and organisational behaviour
  • 3503 Business systems in context
  • 1503 Business and Management
 

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Casper, S., Lehrer, M., & Soskice, D. (1999). Can high-technology industries prosper in Germany? Institutional frameworks and the evolution of the German software and biotechnology industries. Industry and Innovation, 6(1), 5–24. https://doi.org/10.1080/13662719900000002
Casper, S., M. Lehrer, and D. Soskice. “Can high-technology industries prosper in Germany? Institutional frameworks and the evolution of the German software and biotechnology industries.” Industry and Innovation 6, no. 1 (January 1, 1999): 5–24. https://doi.org/10.1080/13662719900000002.
Casper, S., et al. “Can high-technology industries prosper in Germany? Institutional frameworks and the evolution of the German software and biotechnology industries.” Industry and Innovation, vol. 6, no. 1, Jan. 1999, pp. 5–24. Scopus, doi:10.1080/13662719900000002.
Journal cover image

Published In

Industry and Innovation

DOI

ISSN

1366-2716

Publication Date

January 1, 1999

Volume

6

Issue

1

Start / End Page

5 / 24

Related Subject Headings

  • Business & Management
  • 3507 Strategy, management and organisational behaviour
  • 3503 Business systems in context
  • 1503 Business and Management