Overview

Recently, evolutionary theories of economic and technological change have attracted a considerable amount of attention which reflects the problems encountered by mainstream analysis of dynamic phenomena and quantitative change. This book, originally published in 1991, develops the debate and draws on the concepts of evolutionary biology, nonequilibrium thermodynamics, systems and organization theory. While recognizing that new technology is not the cause of quantitative change, the editors claim it should play a more central role in economic theory and policy. At the same time, the ground is laid for a more generalized concept of innovation and experimentation and their relation to routine activities. The book is intended for economists.

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Author:   (Pier) Paolo Saviotti ,  Stan Metcalfe
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   Routledge
Volume:   44
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9780815356646

ISBN 10:   0815356641
Pages:   286
Publication Date:   28 January 2020
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Present Development and Trends in Evolutionary Economics 2. Is There a General Theory of Biological Evolution 3. Evolution in Biology, Physics and Economics: A Conceptual Analysis 4. Organisation and Information in the Evolution of Economic Systems 5. Evolution and Intention in Economic Theory 6. On Some Notions of Irreversibility in Economics 7. Evolutionary Human Systems: Learning, Ignorance and Subjectivity 8. The Role of Variety in Econonmic and Technological Development 9. A Computer Simulation of Economic Growth and Technical Progress in a Multisectoral Economy 10. Econometric Methodology in an Environemnt of Evolutionary Change 11. Innovation Policy in an Evolutionary Context

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