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The Economics of Industrial Innovation Christopher Freeman

The Economics of Industrial Innovation By Christopher Freeman

The Economics of Industrial Innovation by Christopher Freeman


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This text provides an analysis of the trends and dynamics of innovation in industry. It has been updated with recent statistical information and examples. A new section explores the debate surrounding macroeconomics in an analysis of the impact of globalization on industrial change.

The Economics of Industrial Innovation Summary

The Economics of Industrial Innovation by Christopher Freeman

Massive technological development has changed the face of industry drammatically. This text provides an analysis of the trends and dynamics of innovation in industry. It has been updated with recent statistical information and examples. A new section explores the debate surrounding macroeconomics in an analysis of the impact of globalization on industrial change. The book covers such topics as: the rise of science-related technology; innovations and the firms; macroeconomics of innovation; and innovation and public policies.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Rise of science-related technology: introduction; evolutionary theory in economics and technical change; process innovations; materials innovations; product and system innovation; paradigm change. Part 2 Innovations and the firms: the microeconomics of innovation; success and failure, the role of marketing and user-producer networks; innovation, size of firm, economies of scale and scope; uncertainty, project evaluation and finance of innovation, management strategy and theory of the firm. Part 3 Macroeconomics of innovation - science, technology and economic growth; globalization and multinational corporations; underdevelopment and catching up. Part 4 Innovation and public policies: market failure and aspects of public support for innovation; technical change, employment and skills; environmental issues; technological assessment. Appendix: measurement and definitions.

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GOR005260157
9781855670716
1855670712
The Economics of Industrial Innovation by Christopher Freeman
Used - Good
Paperback
Cengage Learning EMEA
19970717
256
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