Explore the Black Box: Technology, Economics, and History

Author: (USA) Rosenberg
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Features: This book summarizes the history of economic research on technological innovation. The author reviews the views on technological innovation from Adam Smith to Schumpeter, examines the history of technological innovation in important industries such as energy, chemicals, telecommunications, forestry, and scientific instruments, and explores their significant impact on the economy and society. By analyzing numerous examples, it showcases the important and unique process of development activities, and discusses the differences and interactions between industrial development and basic science.