1. Several empirical studies have already recognized that
some of these variables have an impact on technology trausfer,
but no comprehensive analyses have been published. For
instance, McFetridge (1987) has noted the negative impact of
various requirements on the multinationals’ technology
transfer activities. Lake (1979) and Blomstriim, Kokko and
Zejan (1994) have demonstrated the Positive effect of com-
Petition on technology transfer and diffusion, and Teece
(1976) has shown that technology transfer costs are negatively
related