This paper traces the 11,000 year evolution of infrastructure systems during major periods of innovation, expansion and … millennia, although at times it has been pivotal in bringing innovation, taking risks and driving efficiency. It is argued that … innovation cycles, stressing that only an evolutionary, multi-disciplinary, systems approach embracing technology, finance, and …

of innovation and technological change. It is argued that, on the one hand, several genuine properties of innovation … dealing with issues of innovation and technological change is given and the contribution of these studies is discussed …