On 5/12/07, Michael Perelman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
In saying "little," I should've been more precise to event at the adjective --
relatively; meaning relative to their cash flows.
At least historically, multinationals tended to use their outdated equipment in
Third World settings, employing their most modern technology at home. It would
not
surprise me that Venezuelans could benefit from various computer-controlled
technologies that domestic companies had not yet adopted.
I see. Has the Venezuelan government made a demand on multinationals
about the quality of technology they employ in Venezuela? It would
seem to make sense for governments in the South to aim for
technological transfer as much as possible, though struggles I have
read about "re-nationalization" appear to mainly concern ownership,
control, profits, taxes, etc.
--
Yoshie
