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020 _a9780792347569
082 _a338.926
_bBAR
100 _aBarbiroli, G.
245 0 _aThe Dynamics of Technology /
_cBarbiroli, G.
260 _bSpringer,
_c1997
300 _a360 pages
520 _aProvides methods and models capable of critically analyzing the manifold aspects of technological dynamics in order to arrive at assessments regarding both the economic results and applications of technological advances. Uses a multidisciplinary approach to describe and evaluate conceptual and quantitative models, and highlights the fact that production ideas, and thus innovative knowledge, require the availability of new structures. Nine chapters cover topics including the relationships between technological dynamics, knowledge, innovative cycles, production systems and structures, efficiency and productivity, quality issues, efficiency, natural resources, economic effects, methods for evaluation, ecological systems, and policy for sustainable development. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
650 _aBusiness & Economics
942 _cENGLISH
999 _c616587
_d616587