Technological Systems and Industrial Dynamics

This volume consitutes a summary of several years' multi-disciplinary research by a group of Swedish researchers. The project 'Sweden's Technological Systems and Future Development Potential' was initiated by the Swedish National Board for Industrial and Technical Development (NU...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Carlsson, B. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 1997, 1997
Edition:1st ed. 1997
Series:Economics of Science, Technology and Innovation
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Sweden’s Technological Profile
  • 3. The Technological System for Factory Automation
  • 4. Sweden’s Technological System for Electronics and Computer Technology
  • 5. The Development of Beta Blockers at Astra-Hässle and the Technological System of the Swedish Pharmaceutical Industry
  • 6. The Pharmaceutical and Biotechnological Competence Bloc and the Development of Losec
  • 7. Mapping the Cognitive and Institutional Structures of an Evolving Advanced-Materials Field: The Case of Powder Technology
  • 8. General Purpose Technologies, Industrial Competence and Economic Growth — with Emphasis on the Diffusion of Advanced Methods of Integrated Production
  • 9. Micro-Macro Simulation of Technological Systems: Economic Effects of Spillovers
  • 10. Four Technological Systems: What Have We Learned?
  • 11. In Search of Useful Public Policies: Key Lessons and Issues for Policy Makers
  • Author Index