Author: V. Ruttan
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136458573
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
This book reviews and assesses the impact of economic forces on the rate and direction of technical change.
The Role of Demand and Supply in the Generation and Diffusion of Technical Change
Author: V. Ruttan
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136458573
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
This book reviews and assesses the impact of economic forces on the rate and direction of technical change.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136458573
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
This book reviews and assesses the impact of economic forces on the rate and direction of technical change.
Role Of Demand And Supply In T
Author: Colin G Thirtle
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 113432958X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
First Published in 1987. This volume reviews and assesses the literature on the impact of the economic forces on the rate and direction of technical change. Areas covered include the economic of invention and innovation, the evolution of thought and of empirical tests of induced innovation, the evolution of thought and of the empirical tests of induced innovation, the role of demand and supply in the diffusion of technical change. Specific attention is given to an emerging body of literature that attempts to integrate the process of invention, diffusion and reinvention. The review indicates that substantial progress has been made in modeling the process of technical change as endogenous to the economic system and in testing the induced innovation hypothesis against historical experience. The book concludes by drawing implications for research and economic development policy and will provide graduate students and professional in economics, agricultural economics, development studies and geography and technology forecasting with a sound review of the literature of technical change.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 113432958X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
First Published in 1987. This volume reviews and assesses the literature on the impact of the economic forces on the rate and direction of technical change. Areas covered include the economic of invention and innovation, the evolution of thought and of empirical tests of induced innovation, the evolution of thought and of the empirical tests of induced innovation, the role of demand and supply in the diffusion of technical change. Specific attention is given to an emerging body of literature that attempts to integrate the process of invention, diffusion and reinvention. The review indicates that substantial progress has been made in modeling the process of technical change as endogenous to the economic system and in testing the induced innovation hypothesis against historical experience. The book concludes by drawing implications for research and economic development policy and will provide graduate students and professional in economics, agricultural economics, development studies and geography and technology forecasting with a sound review of the literature of technical change.
Technology Transfer, 1970-1983
Author: Jayne T. MacLean
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
The Economics of Agricultural Development
Author: George W. Norton
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134710224
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 459
Book Description
Persistent problems with poverty, rapid population growth and malnutrition in many developing countries are among the most serious issues facing the world today. This book examines the causes, severity and effects of these problems, as well as potential solutions. The authors consider the implications of globalization of goods, services and capital for agriculture, poverty and the environment; and identify linkages in the world food system, stressing how agricultural and economic situations in poor countries affect industrialized nations and vice versa. Focusing on the role that agriculture can play in improving economic and nutritional wellbeing and how that role might be enhanced, this book is essential reading.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134710224
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 459
Book Description
Persistent problems with poverty, rapid population growth and malnutrition in many developing countries are among the most serious issues facing the world today. This book examines the causes, severity and effects of these problems, as well as potential solutions. The authors consider the implications of globalization of goods, services and capital for agriculture, poverty and the environment; and identify linkages in the world food system, stressing how agricultural and economic situations in poor countries affect industrialized nations and vice versa. Focusing on the role that agriculture can play in improving economic and nutritional wellbeing and how that role might be enhanced, this book is essential reading.
A Survey of Agricultural Economics Literature
Author: Lee R. Martin
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
ISBN: 1452901791
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 1073
Book Description
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
ISBN: 1452901791
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 1073
Book Description
Conceptualizing Technological Change
Author: Govindan Parayil
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 9780742520042
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
In this original and thoughtful book, Govindan Parayil draws together current scholarship from disciplines ranging from history to economics to sociology as he develops a cohesive theory of technological change. Drawing on a detailed case study of the Green Revolution in Indian agriculture, Parayil convincingly argues that technological change is contingent upon the social-historical process of knowledge change.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 9780742520042
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
In this original and thoughtful book, Govindan Parayil draws together current scholarship from disciplines ranging from history to economics to sociology as he develops a cohesive theory of technological change. Drawing on a detailed case study of the Green Revolution in Indian agriculture, Parayil convincingly argues that technological change is contingent upon the social-historical process of knowledge change.
A.I.D. Research and Development Abstracts
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Economic development
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Economic development
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
Symposium on Cropping Systems Research and Development for the Asian Rice Farmer
Author:
Publisher: Int. Rice Res. Inst.
ISBN: 9711040441
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
Publisher: Int. Rice Res. Inst.
ISBN: 9711040441
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
Agro-industries for Development
Author: Carlos A. Da Silva
Publisher: CABI
ISBN: 1845935764
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
The development of competitive agro-industries is crucial for creating employment and income opportunities as well as enhancing the quality of and demand for farm products. Agro-industries can have a real effect on international development by increasing economic growth and reducing poverty in both rural and urban areas of developing countries. However, in order to avoid adverse effects to vulnerable countries and people, sound policies and strategies for fostering agro-industries are needed. Agro-Industries for Development highlights the current status and future course for agro-industries and brings attention to the contributions this sector can make to international development. The book includes contributions from agro-industry specialists, academic experts and UN technical agencies, chapters address the strategies and actions required for improving agro-industrial competitiveness in ways that can create income, generate employment and fight poverty in the developing world. This book is a co-publication with FAO and UNIDO.
Publisher: CABI
ISBN: 1845935764
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
The development of competitive agro-industries is crucial for creating employment and income opportunities as well as enhancing the quality of and demand for farm products. Agro-industries can have a real effect on international development by increasing economic growth and reducing poverty in both rural and urban areas of developing countries. However, in order to avoid adverse effects to vulnerable countries and people, sound policies and strategies for fostering agro-industries are needed. Agro-Industries for Development highlights the current status and future course for agro-industries and brings attention to the contributions this sector can make to international development. The book includes contributions from agro-industry specialists, academic experts and UN technical agencies, chapters address the strategies and actions required for improving agro-industrial competitiveness in ways that can create income, generate employment and fight poverty in the developing world. This book is a co-publication with FAO and UNIDO.
Agro-industries for Development
Author:
Publisher: CABI
ISBN: 1845935799
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
The development of competitive agro-industries is crucial for creating employment and income opportunities as well as enhancing the quality of and demand for farm products. This book addresses strategies required for improving agro-industrial competitiveness in ways that can generate employment and fight poverty in the developing world.
Publisher: CABI
ISBN: 1845935799
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
The development of competitive agro-industries is crucial for creating employment and income opportunities as well as enhancing the quality of and demand for farm products. This book addresses strategies required for improving agro-industrial competitiveness in ways that can generate employment and fight poverty in the developing world.