Networks constrain the evolution of their parts. In living cells, any mutation in the metabolic network responsible for growth should not lead to a deterioration in the fitness of the organism in order for it to spread in the population, otherwise it will be selected against by evolution. And...

This book examines in detail the features and dynamics of sectoral systems of innovation and production in developing countries. Processes of rapid growth are usually associated with specific sectors such as automobiles, electronics or software, as well as with the transformation of traditional...