Maximizing U.S. interests in science and technology relations with Japan : Committee on Japan framework statement and report of the Competitiveness Task Force / Committee on Japan, Office of Japan Affairs, Office of International Affairs, National Research Council.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

National Research Council Staff, Corporate Author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Research, Industrial--Economic aspects--United States.

Research, Industrial.

Research, Industrial--Economic aspects--Japan.

Technological innovations--Economic aspects--United States.

Technological innovations.

Technological innovations--Economic aspects--Japan.

United States--Foreign economic relations--Japan.

United States.

Japan--Foreign economic relations--United States.

Japan.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (148 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1997.

Language Note:

English

Contents:

Maximizing U.S. Interests in Science and Technology Relations with Japan

Copyright

OFFICE OF JAPAN AFFAIRS

STAFF

Contents

A Framework for Maximizing U.S. Interests in Science and Technology Relations with Japan

CONTEXT AND MOTIVATION FOR THE STUDY

LONG-TERM U.S. INTERESTS AT STAKE

MARKET PARTICIPATION SPURS INNOVATION

MONITOR, UNDERSTAND, AND PARTICIPATE IN JAPANESE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

A LONG-TERM, INTEGRATED U.S. APPROACH

EPILOGUE

Report of the Competitiveness Task Force Executive Summary

OVERVIEW

MAJOR FINDINGS

Science and Technology Interactions Have Had a Considerable Impact on Economic Performance

The U.S.-Japan Science and Technology Relationship Is Changing

But Important Asymmetries Continue to Exist

Japan Will Continue to Be a Major Partner and Competitor

U.S. Government Policies Should Be Oriented Toward the Long-Term and Should Incorporate Industry Per ...

Key Challenges Are Emerging in Asia

PRIORITIES FOR THE UNITED STATES AND POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS

Continue Public Support for National Capabilities Needed to Access and Utilize Japanese Science and Technology

Recommendations

Renew Efforts to Engage Japan in Science and Technology Relationships That Deliver Equitable Benefits

Increase the Economic Benefits from U.S. Science and Technology Through Enhanced Industry-University-Government Cooperation

Recommendation

Expand Market Opportunities for U.S. Science and Technology-Based Products in Japan and Globally

1 Introduction

CONTEXT

RECENT TRENDS

MAJOR ISSUES AND OUTLINE OF THIS STUDY

2 Science, Technology, and Innovation in Japan

SUMMARY POINTS

THE DEVELOPMENT OF JAPANESE CAPABILITIES IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND INNOVATION

PRE-WORLD WAR II LEGACY

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND THE POSTWAR MIRACLE.

A Favorable International Environment: The U.S. Occupation and Alliance

Government Role in Facilitating the Importation and Diffusion of Critical Technologies

Industry Creativity in Applying and Modifying Foreign Technologies

Infrastructure for the Development of Technology-Based Industries

RECENT CHANGES AND CURRENT CHALLENGES

Efforts to Improve Fundamental Research Capabilities

New Mechanisms for International Cooperation and Foreign Technology Acquisition

New Challenges

3 Science, Technology, and Innovation in the United States

DEVELOPMENTS PRIOR TO WORLD WAR II

THE ENDLESS FRONTIER

THE COMPETITIVENESS CRISIS AND RESPONSES

4 Statistical and Policy Context for U.S.-Japan Science and Technology Relations

BASIC DATA ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND INNOVATION

Input Measures

Output Measures

Scientific, Technological, and Economic Relationships

THE POLICY CONTEXT

Exchanges of Scientific and Engineering Personnel

MIT-Japan Program

AFOSR-JITMTP

NSF Programs

Manufacturing Technology Fellowship Program

Lessons Learned

Utilization of Japanese Scientific and Technical Information

5 U.S.-Japan Technology and Competitiveness Trends in Key Industries

AUTOMOBILES

Market Access Asymmetries

Japanese Industry Advantages

U.S. Resurgence

Future Technology and Competitiveness Issues

Manufacturing and Product Development

Global Strategies and Approaches to Rapidly Growing Asian Markets

Advanced Technology

Outlook for 2007

ADVANCED MATERIALS

General U.S.-Japan Differences

Concentrated Supply and Dependence

Market Participation and Technological Capabilities

BIOTECHNOLOGY AND HEALTH CARE

Background

Current Issues

Research and Commercialization Capabilities.

Market Asymmetries: Regulation and Intellectual Property

SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT

Industry Evolution

Market Trends and Market Access

Technology and Manufacturing Trends

The Contributions and Limitations of Technology Policy Solutions

INFORMATION INDUSTRIES

Computers, Software, and the Development of U.S. and Japanese Capabilities

Current Capabilities and Trends

Future Questions and Issues

Market Dynamism

Asian Markets and Technology Networks

Investments in R&amp

D

Intellectual Property Protection

6 Key Lessons and Priorities for the United States

WHAT HAS CHANGED AND WHAT HASN'T?

Issues for Japan

Barriers to Participation in the Japanese Market and Impacts

Impact of New Players

Japanese Responses

Issues for the United States

Narrowing but Persistent Manufacturing and Product Development Gaps

Continued Strength in Fundamental Research, With Future Uncertainties

Strength in Information Industries and Market-Driven Innovations

Challenges of Continued Globalization

PRIORITIES AND POLICY OPTIONS FOR THE UNITED STATES

Building U.S. Capabilities to Access and Utilize Japanese Science and Technology

Participation in Japanese and Global Markets

Demanding and Innovative Customers Spur Technology Development

Expanded Market Participation Provides Resources for Investment in Next-Generation Technology

Japanese Market Barriers Have Impeded U.S. Innovation Efforts

The Importance of an Open Competitive U.S. Market

U.S. Trade Policy

Intellectual Property

Lessons and Imperatives for U.S. Companies

Maintaining U.S. Capabilities in Science, Technology, and Innovation

Federal Role in Science and Technology with Commercial Applications

Foreign Participation.

7 Conclusions and Policy Recommendations

U.S. Government Policies Should Be Oriented Toward the Long Term and Should Incorporate Industry Perspectives

Renew Efforts to Engage Japan in Mutually Equitable Science and Technology Relationships

Appendix A Workshops Organized by the Committee on Japan as Input for the Study on Maximizing U.S. Interests

FOREIGN COMPANY ACCESS TO U.S. NATIONAL LABORATORIES

U.S. INDUSTRY NEEDS AND ACCESS TO JAPANESE SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION

DEVELOPING HUMAN RESOURCES TO COMPETE AND COOPERATE WITH JAPAN IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

JAPANESE ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY: U.S. INDUSTRY NEEDS AND ACCESS

JAPAN: THE EMERGING COMPETITIVE PARADIGMS

Appendix B Committee on Japan Publications.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9786610246823

9781280246821

1280246820

9780309591065

0309591066

9780585020013

0585020019

OCLC:

559224894