Table 1 International and sectoral patterns in strategic technology alliances (Inter-)national distribution, X* = 1.9478; p < 0.1628 Joint venture distribution, X* = 2.0072; p < 0.1566 Identical sectors distribution,X* = 29.5995; p < 0.0000 Core technologies distribution,X” = 4.3789; p < 0.0364 Source: MERIT-CATI and Securities Data - M&A