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Technological Systems and Development

By Jeffrey James , Haider A. Khan (auth.)

Book information

Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan UK
Year
1998
ISBN
978-1-349-26415-5, 978-1-349-26413-1, 978-0-312-21074-8
DOI
10.1007/978-1-349-26413-1
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
12 MB (12658096 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
XII, 141\146
Time added
2016-03-14 21:35:01
Development Economics; Industrial Chemistry/Chemic

Description

This book explores the notion of a technological system and more specifically the distinction between modern and traditional technological systems. Using highly disaggregated data for a range of sectors and developing countries we have applied this distinction to micro - as well as macro-economic policy issues. By identifying distinct systems of technology in a multisectoral model of the economy we have been able to quantify certain aspects of those systems within a rigorous conceptual framework. The relationship between income distribution, the choice of technology and its subsequent impact is examined in detail.

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