Technology Imperative

"The convergence of technology-based competitive capabilities among the world's economies has drastically altered the required economic growth strategies in industrialized nations. Gregory Tassey examines how this convergence has created an imperative for new growth models and strategies. In particular, he analyzes the major policy mechanisms for stimulating R&D investment and improving R&D efficiency over technology life cycles, detailing the needed changes." "This study will be of interest to science and technology researchers and analysts, economists focusing on the impacts of technological change, government managers of science and tehcnology programs, and industry managers from high-tech firms."--BOOK JACKET.Tassey, Gregory is the author of 'Technology Imperative ', published 2007 under ISBN 9781845429126 and ISBN 1845429125.