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Knowledge, technological catch-up and economic growth
Rogers, Mark - 2003
Knowledge, Technological Catch-up and Economic Growth investigates the relationship between knowledge diffusion and economic growth. Using a broad definition of knowledge - encompassing technology, production skills, know-how and firm capabilities - the central argument of the book is that the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014473801
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Innovation and institutions : a multidisciplinary review of the study of innovation systems
Waarden, Frans van (contributor); Casper, Steven (contributor) - 2005
Innovation and Institutions is an extensive elaboration on the make up of systems of innovation. It examines why some countries are more innovative than others, why national styles of innovation differ, and goes on to explore why some countries make radical innovations but fail to successfully...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011852084
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The economic theory of invention and innovation
Link, Albert N. (contributor) - 2008
), 'A Survey of the Theory of Process-Innovations', Economica, XXX (117), February, 13-32 -- Syed Ahmad (1966), 'On the … Theory of Induced Invention', Economic Journal, 76 (302), June, 344-57 -- M.I. Kamien and N.L. Schwartz (1969), 'Induced …. Nordhaus (1969), 'An Economic Theory of Technological Change', American Economic Review, Papers and Proceedings, LIX (2), May …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011852246
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Innovation in technology alliance networks
Lemmens, Charmianne E. A. V. - 2004
This book studies the dynamics of alliance group formation in technology-based networks. The author attempts to develop the concept of alliance blocks from a social network perspective, and explores the relationship between alliance block membership and innovative performance in a changing...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014473807
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The economics of technology diffusion and energy efficiency
Mulder, Peter - 2005
Technological change plays a crucial role in realizing energy efficiency improvements and, therefore, in ameliorating the conflict between economic growth and environmental quality. However, the diffusion of new technologies can prove a costly and lengthy process, meaning that many firms do not...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014474030
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Handbook of innovation & appropriate technologies for international development
Régnier, Philippe (ed.); Frey, Daniel (ed.);  … - 2022
"This timely Handbook provides a conceptual discussion and a wide empirical presentation of new disruptive forms of innovation producing appropriate technologies, addressing the needs of low-income populations, and providing alternative solutions for sustainable development. The Handbook of...
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The learning region : foundations, state of the art, future
Rutten, Roel (contributor); Boekema, Frans (contributor) - 2007
The aim of this book is to present a much-needed conceptualization of 'the learning region'. The editors scrutinize key concepts and issues surrounding this phenomenon, which are then discussed in the context of recent literature. This unique conceptualization of the learning region presents a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012419966
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The economic growth engine : how energy and work drive material prosperity
Ayres, Robert U. - 2009
economic theory to explain past growth, this unique book explores the fundamental relationship between thermodynamics (physical …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011852051
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Knowledge externalities, innovation clusters and regional development
Suriñach, Jordi (contributor); Moreno, Rosina (contributor) - 2007
pt. 1. Regional innovation systems, agglomeration economies and knowledge spillovers : theoretical approaches -- pt. 2. Regional innovation systems, agglomeration economies and knowledge spillovers : empirical studies -- pt. 3. Regional economic growth and knowledge.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012420023
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New frontiers in the economics of innovation and new technology : essays in honor of Paul A. David
Antonelli, Cristiano (contributor);  … - 2006 - Paperback ed
This outstanding collection provides a fitting tribute to the diversity and depth of Paul David's contributions. The papers included range from simulation models of the evolution of market structure in the presence of innovation, through historical investigations of knowledge networks and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851014