Although social scientists generally agree that technology plays a major role in the economy, economics and technology …. This book draws on the tools of science and technology studies and economic sociology to reconceptualize the intersection … of economy and technology, suggesting materiality—the idea that social existence involves not only actors and social …

technology may influence its financing and, conversely, how the availability of funds influences technological advances. These … methods of funding innovation--whether it is in the auto industry or information technology--have important implications for …

technology may influence its financing and, conversely, how the availability of funds influences technological advances. These … methods of funding innovation--whether it is in the auto industry or information technology--have important implications for …

rates; the stochastic dimension of the American economy; the role of technology as a source of economic fluctuations; and …

. The first three chapters provide an overview of the communication system in technology, present the author's research …

was the rise of information technology. The new technology has had such a significant impact on the economy that "the new … questions about the effects of information technology on various aspects of the economy. The topics include the relationship …

technology to opportunistic exploitation of relationship specificity. Economists working on macroeconomics, development, growth …