
The Economics of Research and Technology
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 27. March 2018
Book
Hardback
172 pages
978-0-8153-5010-1 (ISBN)
Description
Originally published in 1973 this book applies economic analysis to scientific research and to industrial reserch and development and analyses the interactions between these activities and economic activities in general. The book begins by looking at the relationships between science and technology and then:
Analyses research and development in manufacturing industry
Explains the different levels of expenditure in research and development in different industries and the role of such expenditure in the growth of firms
Looks at the distribution of science and technology expenditure
Discusses the international transfer of technology
The book draws on evidence from several fields of study and imposes a theme upon the variety of evidence.
Analyses research and development in manufacturing industry
Explains the different levels of expenditure in research and development in different industries and the role of such expenditure in the growth of firms
Looks at the distribution of science and technology expenditure
Discusses the international transfer of technology
The book draws on evidence from several fields of study and imposes a theme upon the variety of evidence.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
General, Postgraduate, Professional, and Undergraduate
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
453 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8153-5010-1 (9780815350101)
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Persons
Norris, Keith; Vaizey, John
Content
1. Taxonomy 2. Resources Devoted to Science and Technology 3. Individual Inventors and Patents 4. Research and Development Expenditure in Manufacturing Industry 5. Research and Development in the Firm 6. Innovation 7. The Diffusion of Innovations 8. The Public Sector 9. Some International Questions 10. The Effects of Technological Change 11. Technology and Growth