Induced innovation and path dependence: a reassessment with respect to agricultural development and the environment
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A theoretical review suggests the co-existence of the two models of technical change, induced innovation and path dependence. The path of technological innovations may be stable but does not remain for a long time in a single direction. During a lag in technological development, economic and social issues necessitate new technologies to address existing problems. The industrial and agricultural sectors' shift of interest from increased production to environment-friendly agricultural innovations, for example, stems from increasing environmental advocacy.
Publication Name: Technological Forecasting & Social Change
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0040-1625
Year: 1996
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Understanding mobile data services adoption: demography, attitudes or needs?
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The risk associated in adopting digital data technologies such as mobile services and the advantages of innovations in maintaining market share are discussed. The factors that influence the adoption of these technologies such as demographic aspects and attitudes of people are analyzed.
Publication Name: Technological Forecasting & Social Change
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0040-1625
Year: 2005
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Evolution theory of technological change: state-of-the art and new approaches
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The relation between technological innovation and biological evolution is examined. Technological forecasting methods are used to study the relation.
Publication Name: Technological Forecasting & Social Change
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0040-1625
Year: 2005
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