There is considerable and growing interest in the emergence of novel technologies, especially from the policy-making perspective. Yet as an area of study, emerging technologies lacks key foundational elements, namely a consensus on what classifies a technology as 'emergent' and strong research...

This is an attempt to apply Schumpeterian theory to the study of "international economics". The first chapter gives a brief out­ line of the Schumpeterian perspective, considers how it may apply (and has been applied) to the study of international economics and presents some preliminary...

This outstanding collection charts the work of Jan Fagerberg on the relationship between technology, growth and international competitiveness. With an original introduction and a mix of previously published and unpublished material, the book covers all the main issues including: the technology...