Technology and innovation are fundamental to economic success and the struggle for markets in an increasingly competitive world. This book draws together the latest research in the fields of technology, innovation and competitiveness from some of the world's leading academics. International in...

This article investigates whether firms react to a radical technological substitution threat by a deliberate acceleration of innovation in their existing technology - the "sailing ship effect". There have been repeated claims that the effect has been significant as a source of innovation...

This article investigates whether firms react to a radical technological substitution threat by a deliberate acceleration of innovation in their existing technology - the 'sailing ship effect'. There have been repeated claims that the effect has been significant as a source of innovation...