Technology Diffusion: Measurement, Causes, and Consequences

This chapter discusses different approaches pursued to explore three broad questions related to technology diffusion: what general patterns characterize the diffusion of technologies, and how have they changed over time?; what are the key drivers of technology?; and what are the macroeconomic consequences of technology? We prioritize in our discussion unified approaches to these three questions that are based on direct measures of technology.

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Authors:	Comin, Diego ; Mestieri, Martí
Published in:	Handbook of Economic Growth.
Subject:	Technology Measurement \| Technology Diffusion \| Innovation \| Medium Term Business Cycles

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Type of publication:	Article
Classification:	O31 - Innovation and Invention: Processes and Incentives ; O33 - Technological Change: Choices and Consequences; Diffusion Processes ; O41 - One, Two, and Multisector Growth Models ; O57 - Comparative Studies of Countries
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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