Technology policy

After a brief review of the historical evolution of technology and related manufacturing practices, this paper discusses the first development of a formal statement of US federal technology policy, and the various efforts that have been made to implement that policy. Particular attention is given to...

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Published inTechnology in society Vol. 26; no. 2; pp. 455 - 468
Main Author Bromley, D.Allan
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Ltd 01.04.2004
Subjects
Corporate laboratories
High Technology Industries
International Trade
Manufacturing
Open innovation
Outsourcing R&D
Policy Implementation
Policy Making
Research and Development
Technological Progress
Technology Policy
United States of America
Outsourcing R&D
Manufacturing
Open innovation
Corporate laboratories
Technology policy
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Summary:After a brief review of the historical evolution of technology and related manufacturing practices, this paper discusses the first development of a formal statement of US federal technology policy, and the various efforts that have been made to implement that policy. Particular attention is given to the development of small and mid-sized high-technology companies, and to the roles of corporate, university, and federal laboratory consortia in analyzing and responding to international technological competition. The paper concludes with a call for a major study of world trade and technology policy.
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ISSN:0160-791X
1879-3274
DOI:10.1016/j.techsoc.2004.01.005