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Swann, G. M. Peter.

The economics of innovation : an introduction / G.M. Peter Swann. - Cheltenham : Edward Elgar, 2009. - xiii, 301 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

1. What is the economics of innovation about ;
2. Innovation in the history of economic thought ;
3. Basic concepts in innovation ;
4. Process innovation ;
5. Product innovation ;
6. Innovative pricing ;
7. Network effects and standards ;
8. Intellectual property ;
9. Invention and creativity ;
10. The entrepreneur and innovation ;
11. Organisation for innovation ;
12. Vision and innovation ;
13. Clusters and networks ;
14. Division of labour ;
15. The passive consumer and the active consumer ;
16. The diffusion of innovations ;
17. Innovation and trade ;
18. Innovation and market structure ;
19. Innovation and wealth creation ;
20. Innovation and competitiveness ;
21. Innovation and sustainability ;
22. Innovation and policy .

ISBN: 9781848440272 (pbk.)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Technological innovations
Innovations
Economic aspect

Dewey Class. No.: 338.06 SWA