The Economics of Research and Technology

1. Auflage 2020
ISBN: 978-0-8153-5032-3
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 172 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 249 g

Reihe: Routledge Library Editions: The Economics and Business of Technology

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.

Zielgruppe

General, Postgraduate, Professional, and Undergraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Norris, Keith

Vaizey, John

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Volkswirtschaftslehre Allgemein Wirtschaftstheorie, Wirtschaftsphilosophie
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Internationale Wirtschaft

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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

Über Autor(innen)

Norris, Keith; Vaizey, John