Technologhy Transfer in Developing Countries Challenges and Dtrategies: Case study of Irans Auto Industry

Authors

1 Faculty of Economics, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.

2 Scientific Committee, Institute for Trade Studies and Research (ITSR), Tehran, Iran.

Abstract

The aim of this paper is two folds:
1- To compare the level of technological advances in Iran's
Automotive Industry with that of its competitors globally.
2- To compare the relative technological advances of Iran’s Auto
Industry with other sectors of the Iranian economy.
To measure the level of technological advances, we have used the
Atlas Model of Technology.
The results indicate that the level of technological advances in
Iran’s Auto Industry is quite low compared to developed countries;
differences in the level of technology used in other sectors of the
Iranian economy are not statistically significant.
In conclusion, we proffer several recommendations and
suggestions for improving the current level of technology in Iran’s
Auto Industry.