Social capital technology diffusion and sustainable development

Author: Li Zhiqing
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: The process of technology diffusion influenced by social capital plays an endogenous decisive role in sustainable development. Based on this viewpoint, this book conducts a chapter-by-chapter analysis of the following three aspects: (1) the determinants of social capital itself; (2) the impact mechanism of social capital on technology diffusion; (3) the impact mechanism of technology diffusion on sustainable development. The general introduction consists of two parts: The introduction section briefly outlines the research background, methodology, significance, and the overall structure of the book. Chapter 2 begins by discussing the definition, measurement, and determinants of sustainable development, from which the factors influencing technology diffusion are derived. The second part, "Social Capital and Economic Development," is composed of three sections: In Chapter 3, social capital is introduced, with a theoretical review and explanation of the concept, allowing readers to gain a comprehensive understanding of it, thereby preparing them to grasp its relationship with technology diffusion. Chapter 4 presents an interactive transformation of traditional behavioral choice theory, providing a preliminary theoretical model for technology selection behavior and its diffusion in interactive environments. Chapter 5 serves as a functional continuation of Chapter 3, discussing the relationship between social capital and economic development, highlighting the correlations between social capital and micro-macro economic development. The third part, "Social Capital, Technology Diffusion, and Sustainable Development," includes three chapters: Chapter 6 explores the determinants of technology diffusion, innovatively applying social capital to the analysis of the technology diffusion process and further examining the impact of several interactive models on technology diffusion. Chapter 7 constructs an endogenized sustainable growth model of technology diffusion influenced by social capital, with a focus on the analysis of the technology selection process. Chapter 8 proposes an applied policy analysis framework based on the macroeconomic model in Chapter 7, emphasizing the need for technology incentives under the influence of externalities.