Drawing on their previous book-length study published in 2000, the authors examine the nature and functioning of markets for technology, namely markets for intermediate technological inputs, as well as their implications for business and public policy. Markets for technology are not easy to...

The history of innovation in the chemical industry offers many insights for accelerating energy innovation. In this chapter, we begin by laying out the early history of the chemical industry for an overview of the role innovation has played in its development. We then explore three noteworthy...

The spectacular growth of the software industry in some non-G7 economies has aroused both interest and concern. This paper addresses two sets of inter-related issues. First, we explore the determinants of these successful stories. We then touch upon the broader question of what lessons, if any,...