ABSTRACT

First published in 1997. 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. This book covers such topics as: the rise of science-related technology; innovations and the firms; macroeconomics of innovation; and innovation and public policies.

chapter 1|27 pages

Introduction

part One|161 pages

The Rise of Science-Related Technology

chapter |3 pages

Introductory Note

chapter 2|20 pages

The Industrial Revolution

chapter 3|30 pages

The Age of Electricity and Steel

chapter 4|21 pages

Process Innovations in Oil and Chemicals

chapter 5|31 pages

Synthetic Materials

chapter 6|21 pages

Mass Production and the Automobile

chapter 7|32 pages

Electronics and Computers

part Two|97 pages

The Micro-Economics of Innovation

chapter |3 pages

Introductory Note

chapter 9|15 pages

Innovation and Size of Firm

chapter 11|23 pages

Innovation and the Strategy of the Firm

part Three|79 pages

Macro-Economics of Innovation

chapter |3 pages

Introductory Note

chapter 12|21 pages

National Systems of Innovation

chapter 13|18 pages

Technology and Economic Growth

part Four|66 pages

Innovation and Public Policy

chapter |2 pages

Introductory Note

chapter 17|17 pages

The Information Society and Employment

chapter 18|13 pages

Technology and the Environment

chapter 19|7 pages

Conclusions

Beyond the Economics of Industrial Innovation